Hi, my car has just under 90,000 miles. Many times when I press the gas, the car hesitates for 3-5 seconds and then it goes. When I press the pedal, the RPM gauge jumps to 3, skipping 1 and 2. Eventually, it goes down to 1 and I am able to drive. This can happen anytime I need to stop the car while …

Is this an automatic or manual? It sounds to me like the clutch (manual) or 1st gear clutches (internal/automatic) are slipping.

Oh, I’m sorry. This is an automatic.

So you say that it hesitates - does the engine actually rev up to 3000 rpm briefly before you get any power to the wheels? Has the transmission fluid been checked for level and condition? You need a new mechanic.

Your description is very confusing - it goes forward slightly and then stops? All with your foot on the gas? Try to be more descriptive. What year is this thing? Is the check engine light on?

No, the transmission fluid has not been checked for level and condition. Is that something I could do, or is it something for a mechanic to do? I think you may be right about my mechanic :confused:

It’s a 2004. The check engine light does come one periodically. I was told that it was because the fuel is too rich and the car uses to much gas. This is why he changed the spark plugs. Let me try to give a better description. I hit the gas, and the RPM shoots up to 3 and the needle goes down from …

First, see if you can find out what the exact error code is that is associated with the check engine light. The format is “P1234” - post it. If your mechanic doesn’t have it and the light is on large chain-type auto parts stores will read these for free. Second, it may be that you are misundersta…

Yep. I think the next replacement should be the mechanic. Sounds like he went to the “Replace to Repair School”. The question is when does he get down to replacing the engine and transmission? Has the guy run a dipstick through your bank account yet? And yes, absolutely you can do a most of the fl…

I’ve learned so much just from these few posts. Very helpful. I am going take the advice and find a new mechanic. He has never mentioned anything about the transmission. After reading some stuff online, that seems like an obvious choice. I looked at the transmission fluid, following the manual, an…

My car hesitates when I try to accelerate

Maintenance/Repairs

dbauer July 18, 2010, 6:25pm 5

I get enough power to the wheels to move forward a few inches before stopping, then it will do it again. From the outside I bet it appears as if I’m hitting the gas and then the brake a few times before driving. It also feels that way.

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