Q: RPMs issue - 2012 Hyundai Veloster
Hey so i have a issue with my 2012 hyundai veloster non turbo! So I recently just did a oil change and i have a short ram intake add to it and the issue is when im driving say im in fourth gear and im trying to accelerate my rpms just shoots up 2.5 to 4 but of course my car not accelerating any faster i was wondering if the issue is do i need to change my spark plugs?
My car has 55000 miles.
My car has a manual transmission.
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