Q: The rpm in my truck is high while I'm in first gear then drops to normal once i accelerate
The rpm in my truck is high when i first start driving in first gear and then levels off after a few seconds but starts again whenever i go below 30 mph. What could be the issue
My car has 230000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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Hi Michael. Thanks for contacting us today. A high idle speed while not in gear is often caused by a faulty idle control valve or vacuum leak. It would probably be best to have a mechanic diagnose this issue correctly first before attempting repairs.
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