Well are you sure that is abnormal, that is probably where you get the most fuel economy, and on the manual that is where the upshift light comes on.

When I'm just cruising around town in my 3.2 5spd I don't go over 3500 unless I am getting on it and I think this engine has decent power down low. I would think shifting in the same spots on the auto would be the same.

CHRIS
98 Amigo, 92 Pup

need a pickup 1st gen fuel level sender