# \#rpm **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/rpm/1831.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Corrolla loss of power during acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corrolla-loss-of-power-during-acceleration/27491)
**Author:** [@delere](https://community.cartalk.com/u/delere)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2020, 6:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corrolla-loss-of-power-during-acceleration/27491 "2020-10-13T06:42:04Z")
My 98 Corolla looses power (RPM's) upon acceleration. The power loss varies from barely perceptible to so bad I have to pull off down a side street to get out of traffic. It happens pretty randomly (don't see a real pat… --- ## [My car hesitates when I try to accelerate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-hesitates-when-i-try-to-accelerate/52072)
**Author:** [@dbauer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dbauer)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2020, 3:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-hesitates-when-i-try-to-accelerate/52072 "2020-03-10T15:59:51Z")
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… --- ## [Hit a curb hard - acceleration lags, inconsistent RPM, & strange humming noise (at higher speeds)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hit-a-curb-hard-acceleration-lags-inconsistent-rpm-strange-humming-noise-at-higher-speeds/82654)
**Author:** [@Godot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Godot)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2019, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hit-a-curb-hard-acceleration-lags-inconsistent-rpm-strange-humming-noise-at-higher-speeds/82654 "2019-08-17T21:46:58Z")
Yesterday I lost control of my roommate's 1997 Toyota Camry LE, spun out going about 50mph and plowed into a curb head-on, popped over it and slid down the ditch. Sadly I was driving his car because my 97 Escort crapped … --- ## [Nissan Altima 2012 After an hour of driving won't accelerate fast RPM issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-altima-2012-after-an-hour-of-driving-wont-accelerate-fast-rpm-issue/89887)
**Author:** [@StevoRay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StevoRay)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2019, 6:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-altima-2012-after-an-hour-of-driving-wont-accelerate-fast-rpm-issue/89887 "2019-02-14T18:37:08Z")
My Nissan Altima is normally fine but after about 40 minutes to an hour of driving even in cool temperatures the car stops wanting to accelerate much and the RPM needle will jump from 1-2k to 5k almost instantly when app… --- ## [Car Jerks at highway speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-jerks-at-highway-speeds/30942)
**Author:** [@beyerc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/beyerc)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2017, 1:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-jerks-at-highway-speeds/30942 "2017-03-19T01:38:32Z")
I have a 1993 Ford Ranger 3.0L V6, Automatic Transmission. The truck has 217,000 miles on it. Recently I have noticed that at high speeds, normally around 50-60 MPH, the car jerks violently as if it is misfiring. Also, w… --- ## [RPM reving up/down while slowing down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpm-reving-up-down-while-slowing-down/68570)
**Author:** [@vetabeles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vetabeles)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2017, 6:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpm-reving-up-down-while-slowing-down/68570 "2017-01-07T06:09:26Z")
I have a 2006 Scion Tc, its a manual and 2.4L engine. It has about 75,000 miles on it and everything in it is stock. I have recently changed my ac compressor due to the old one went out. It was properly drained and recha… --- ## [2005 Honda Accord engine RPM lurches/stutters/oscillates at 2500 RPM](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-accord-engine-rpm-lurches-stutters-oscillates-at-2500-rpm/93170)
**Author:** [@tinydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tinydog)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2016, 8:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-accord-engine-rpm-lurches-stutters-oscillates-at-2500-rpm/93170 "2016-05-02T08:14:46Z")
Yesterday as I crawled my way through heavy traffic on my drive home from work, my car started lurching unexpectedly. When I let up on the gas, the lurching subsided. I was able to recreate the behavior multiple times … --- ## ['03 Ford Focus RPM/Speedometer Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-ford-focus-rpm-speedometer-issue/89637)
**Author:** [@Sari33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sari33)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2015, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-ford-focus-rpm-speedometer-issue/89637 "2015-04-12T23:51:41Z")
I have a 2003 Ford Focus ZX5 automatic with 143k miles on it. Recently I've run into a problem with the speedometer and RPM gauges dropping down to 0, no reading. It is an intermittent problem and has no logical connecti… --- ## [Are prolonged interstate speeds (78-79mph) hard on small 1.5L engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-prolonged-interstate-speeds-78-79mph-hard-on-small-1-5l-engine/89444)
**Author:** [@HWYHONDA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HWYHONDA)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2015, 9:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-prolonged-interstate-speeds-78-79mph-hard-on-small-1-5l-engine/89444 "2015-04-09T21:58:17Z")
Hello, I just started a daily commute of 85 miles each way and I am wondering if it is as bad for my car as it is on my mind. My question... My car is a Honda Fit with a small 1.5L engine. I usually cruise at a co… --- ## [Chevy Blazer RPMs surge high at startup, then dies. Help?!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-blazer-rpms-surge-high-at-startup-then-dies-help/88992)
**Author:** [@jhardin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jhardin)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2015, 3:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-blazer-rpms-surge-high-at-startup-then-dies-help/88992 "2015-02-13T03:45:40Z")
This is my first post here, and I'm not too mechanically-savvy with vehicles, so please bear with me. I have a 1998 Chevy Blazer (2WD) with 115k miles. When I turn the key and start the car, the RPMs rev up really high … --- ## [Car Stalls while driving, won't start for up to 30 minutes afterwards](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalls-while-driving-wont-start-for-up-to-30-minutes-afterwards/87320)
**Author:** [@nathonas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nathonas)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2014, 7:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalls-while-driving-wont-start-for-up-to-30-minutes-afterwards/87320 "2014-09-23T07:53:52Z")
I'm really bad with cars but I'll try to be as specific as possible. Car: 2002 VW Jetta Basically the car will just stall out of nowhere while driving (not stopped at a light), I would say usually about 10-20 minute… --- ## [Shifted Into Reverse While Going 45mph in Automatic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shifted-into-reverse-while-going-45mph-in-automatic/84059)
**Author:** [@lmarieunc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lmarieunc)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2014, 4:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shifted-into-reverse-while-going-45mph-in-automatic/84059 "2014-04-26T04:57:31Z")
I've taken my car to two mechanics now, and they both came up with completely different diagnoses for my car, so I'm hoping someone here might have some wisdom to share. The car is a well-maintained 2007 Chevy Cobalt LS … --- ## [Car RPM not reading at Smog Check](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-rpm-not-reading-at-smog-check/84503)
**Author:** [@SanJoseKei](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SanJoseKei)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2014, 6:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-rpm-not-reading-at-smog-check/84503 "2014-04-08T06:59:24Z")
Hi I recently went to have my car smogged here in San Jose, CA. At the first shop i went to the guy said that his machine wasn't pick up the rpms so he couldn't do the smog check. He said it might be the machine and … --- ## [High RPM while driving highway speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-rpm-while-driving-highway-speeds/83527)
**Author:** [@Hexokinase](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hexokinase)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2014, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-rpm-while-driving-highway-speeds/83527 "2014-02-04T23:21:48Z")
Hello Everyone, I drive a 2003 Pontiac Vibe GT (6 speed Manual) and I have noticed that when im in 6th gear going highway speeds, I have an RPM of about 3K. For this model I feel this value is high and im worried about… --- ## ['96 Corolla RPM idle issue :(](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-corolla-rpm-idle-issue/81724)
**Author:** [@Srader79](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Srader79)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2013, 6:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-corolla-rpm-idle-issue/81724 "2013-10-10T06:25:55Z")
RPMs fluctuate from very high to very low without me doing anything. It doesn't do it all the time, so far its happened 4-5 times in the past 3 days. I first noticed it when driving, i took my foot off the gas to break a… --- ## [Mystery Sound on Mazda6i at 2500-3000rpm only when engine warm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-sound-on-mazda6i-at-2500-3000rpm-only-when-engine-warm/79923)
**Author:** [@Ticket2ride](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ticket2ride)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2013, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-sound-on-mazda6i-at-2500-3000rpm-only-when-engine-warm/79923 "2013-06-18T18:27:44Z")
Hi all, my 05 Mazda6 (147000 miles) makes a roaring sound when accelerating and hitting 2500-3000 rpm. It only does it after being driven fast (interstate) for about 20 min, so when the engine is warm. Interestingly, the… --- ## [Car won't accelerate with AC on?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-accelerate-with-ac-on/66609)
**Author:** [@deannasue86](https://community.cartalk.com/u/deannasue86)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2011, 2:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-accelerate-with-ac-on/66609 "2011-08-02T14:33:55Z")
I drive a manual 2001 Hyundai Tiburon. I tried to take it on the expressway today and it took a long time for the RPMs to get high enough that I could shift gears. It seems to want to hover at about 2000. When I finally … --- ## [RMP's Shoot Up When In Park](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rmps-shoot-up-when-in-park/64234)
**Author:** [@Cvengrin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cvengrin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2011, 2:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rmps-shoot-up-when-in-park/64234 "2011-05-01T02:43:22Z")
I have a 2000 Chevy Malibu (187K mi). Last year I was driving to work (24 mi one way) and noticed when I came to a stoplight the car seemed to be really hard to stop. When the light turned green and I let off the brake, … --- ## [98 Nissan Pathfinder RPM problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-nissan-pathfinder-rpm-problem/64107)
**Author:** [@SUV123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SUV123)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2011, 12:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-nissan-pathfinder-rpm-problem/64107 "2011-04-30T00:01:02Z")
I have an auto transmission 98 nissan pathfinder that I bought brand new way back (in 1998 of course) that seems to have problems shifting into higher gears. When I'm going on a level hwy, I'll get going to 70mph and see… --- ## [The r.p.m. are driving me m.a.d](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-r-p-m-are-driving-me-m-a-d/64134)
**Author:** [@lesserleigh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lesserleigh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2011, 5:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-r-p-m-are-driving-me-m-a-d/64134 "2011-04-27T17:02:07Z")
I have a 2002 lancer. Here is my problem which has been occurring for the past 4 years: Transmission? When in stop and go traffic it feels like it is reving very high. Sometimes it feels like it gets stuck in a gear… --- ## ['87 Honda Accord LX acceleration problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/87-honda-accord-lx-acceleration-problems/63418)
**Author:** [@caryhorner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/caryhorner)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2011, 3:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/87-honda-accord-lx-acceleration-problems/63418 "2011-04-11T03:28:33Z")
This morning I went to start my car and while the engine was warming up (it's carbureted, not fuel injected) I heard a strange sound that I can only describe as sort of a "glulp" or something. As I was driving to t… --- ## [Reving engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reving-engine/63067)
**Author:** [@kane365](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kane365)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2011, 12:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reving-engine/63067 "2011-03-28T12:18:18Z")
On my way to the grocery store my car's RPMs started to pulse up and down (between 1 and 2) when driving. While stopped at the red light it would vibrate very hard. When i put it in park the RPMs would rise fast before i… --- ## [2003 Volvo S60 sudden RPM spike from 2K to 3K during low miles driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-volvo-s60-sudden-rpm-spike-from-2k-to-3k-during-low-miles-driving/62567)
**Author:** [@botticelli](https://community.cartalk.com/u/botticelli)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2011, 7:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-volvo-s60-sudden-rpm-spike-from-2k-to-3k-during-low-miles-driving/62567 "2011-03-13T19:48:14Z")
I have a 2003 Volvo S60 and I experience sudden RPM spike from 2K to 3K during low miles driving. It doesn't happen all the time, usually once a day. I took to the dealership and they could find issues and no warning li… --- ## [Strange gear shifting while traveling between 50-65](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-gear-shifting-while-traveling-between-50-65/60962)
**Author:** [@rachelgarletts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rachelgarletts)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2011, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-gear-shifting-while-traveling-between-50-65/60962 "2011-02-07T15:37:30Z")
On my way home today my Automatic 2003 Mazda Protege started revving irregularly high for just a second while traveling on the freeway around 60 miles an hour. It would fluctuate between 2.5 and 3 RPMs and then jump to 4… --- ## [Break In Method](https://community.cartalk.com/t/break-in-method/60338)
**Author:** [@MotorBiker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MotorBiker)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2011, 3:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/break-in-method/60338 "2011-01-23T03:26:07Z")
During the breakin period, should you drive softly and carefully or should you mix in any hard rpm driving? This is for a motorcycle but also curious about cars too. --- ## [05 Honda Odyssey - drop in rpm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-honda-odyssey-drop-in-rpm/60203)
**Author:** [@Gajcars](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gajcars)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2011, 10:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-honda-odyssey-drop-in-rpm/60203 "2011-01-21T22:36:37Z")
Hi, I have a '05 Honda odyssey that has recently started showing drop in rpms at approx 30MPH. At that speed, I see that RPM suddenly drops from 2500 to 2000, pressing on gas really hard, triggers downshifting of gears a… --- ## [RPM Fluctuations 2002 Corolla](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpm-fluctuations-2002-corolla/60118)
**Author:** [@hootie1fan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hootie1fan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2011, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpm-fluctuations-2002-corolla/60118 "2011-01-18T21:46:40Z")
My sister was driving my '02 Corolla (120K miles) this morning when the RPM's started to fluctuate between 1500-2500 for a few seconds. Did it on the highway (60 mph) and then again on a city street (45 MPH). Then back t… --- ## [11996 Mazda B2300 - Bucking at low RPM, rough starting, stalling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/11996-mazda-b2300-bucking-at-low-rpm-rough-starting-stalling/58872)
**Author:** [@TomasDelSol](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TomasDelSol)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2011, 4:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/11996-mazda-b2300-bucking-at-low-rpm-rough-starting-stalling/58872 "2011-01-08T16:57:49Z")
Truck has 150000 miles. Very suddenly one day it started bucking violently. Replaced fuel filter, wires, plugs and crankshaft sensor. The bucking became less violent and only happens at low RPM (around 2000 or less). … --- ## [Dodge Ram 2500 Autotrans](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-ram-2500-autotrans/35016)
**Author:** [@enderpalmer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/enderpalmer)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2010, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-ram-2500-autotrans/35016 "2010-11-06T17:55:05Z")
I've got a 1999 Ram 2500 V10 with an autotrans with factory over drive (OD). Over all the truck runs great. Lately while towing (7500-lbs) the engine will surge 200 to 400 rpm when the OD is off. Prior to this the tran… --- ## [Kia Optima Debacle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-optima-debacle/49416)
**Author:** [@mentalraven](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mentalraven)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2010, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-optima-debacle/49416 "2010-11-05T17:35:45Z")
Back in Decemeber, I had to have a crankshaft sensor replaced (along with a timing belt), and ever since then, my car has been running worse and worse. At first, the RPM were all over the place. Then at idle it would run… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/rpm/1831.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=rpm)