Gear changing speeds on HDI 110

[Captain Jack]

Can someone tell me what the recommended gear changing speeds are? Still trying to work out if some of my engine mounts are shot, due to some odd vibration-like noises.

OK, so 1st gear: 0mph
2nd gear: 10mph
3rd gear: 20 mph
4th gear: 35mph
5th gear: 45mph

Anything below those speeds in their respective gears results in quite a loud grumbling noise if I put my foot down. I am sure I could do 40mph in 5th before and, while I can, trying to accelerate from 40mph in 5th sounds like the engine is about to fall out from the bottom - although the vibration itself inside the cabin is fairly minimal. The same goes if I try to accelerate from 30mph in 4th.

Does this all sound normal?

[BruceT]

Sounds similar to my 90HDi, bit sure if they have the same gear ratios?

I know if the engine mounts are worn the grumbling noise can be worse

[seismic22]

Hi,

My 110 hdi definately doesnt like pulling in 5th at 40mph, 50 in 5th is fine though. Anything below 40 in 4th and 50 in 5th and it struggles.

Cheers

[steve_earwig]

I was trying to have a crack at this earlier, staring down at my speedo I nearly didn't see the car pulling out on me

Wouldn't saying what revs do it for you be better?