# Transman - transmission symptom clarified

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/transman-transmission-symptom-clarified/23273>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [December 11, 2008, 4:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transman-transmission-symptom-clarified/23273 "2008-12-11T16:47:26Z")\
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**Author:** ![Portia911](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/db5fbb/32.png) [@Portia911](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Portia911)\
**Post date:** [December 11, 2008, 4:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transman-transmission-symptom-clarified/23273/1 "2008-12-11T16:47:26Z")

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Transman,  
  
  
  
 Yes, When I take my foot of the gas to coast - the revolutions drop rapidly from 3000rpms to 1000rpms - particularly on steep downhills and I feel a jerk - it was not always as noticeable as it is now. I have owned the car for almost three years.  
  
  
  
 On flat stretches of road, it jerks a bit and the tach needle jumps when I take my foot off the gas to coast. It is very noticeable in bumper to bumper traffic when I am constantly transitioning from coast to idle, to accelerating at low speeds. If I drive at low speeds - residential areas with lots of stopping and starting - the transitions are also noticeable.  
  
  
  
 If I dirve on the highway at speeds of 45 and up, the car seems fine.  
  
  
  
 The symptom seems to be related to coasting at low speeds and idling. I hope it’s not the transmission - but want to make sure I address whatever is causing it.  
  
  
  
 Thank you for your interest.