Q: Rpms
Okay this first problem ive had with my car. Ive noticed my rpm are running higher than usual. As if my gears are having trouble shifting to next gear. Also if i put it in slap shift mode it runs perfectly. Im wondering could this be a transmission problem or fuel problem?
My car has 34000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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