QuestionI have a `96 Elantra with 75K miles. Trans has been rebuilt recently. I notice when I accelerate, the car is having difficulty revving. Once it is at 45-55 mph, it is fine. Is this an indication of a possible problem?
Please advice. Thanks in advance.
Joe
AnswerSounds like it could be a multitude of different things.
Did it start doing it immediately after having the new transmission installed? If it did, then the shop probably forgot to reconnect a vacuum line or something to that affect.
Otherwise, I'd suggest a complete tune up. Fuel filter, bottle of injector cleaner, air filter, plugs, oil change, PVC or EGR valve, coolant flush.
It sounds like the car is suffering from a lack of power more than anything. Once you hit 45-55mph the engine makes more power in that rev band and so it probably seems like the car fixes itself.
If the tune up doesn't help you'll need to see a mechanic. With that many miles my FIRST guess would be a clogged fuel filter or dirty gummed up injectors.
