2002 Lexus Es 300 Rpms Seem About 1000 Transmission Shifts Into 5th Gear

2002 LEXUS ES 300
170,000 MILES
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the rpms seem to go up about 1000 when the transmission shifts into 5th gear. Wondering what the problem could be?
Nov 16, 2012 at 12:41 AM
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Either it is in 3rd instead of 5th or the clutch is starting to slip.
Nov 18, 2012 at 4:50 PM
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