my car is reving high

2004 PEUGEOT 307
72,000 MILES
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BEVAEL
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when i start my car and while stationary it is reving high,approx 10 revs,when i am in 5th gear it is then over 30,what could this be?
Jul 29, 2012 at 7:28 PM
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KHLOW2008
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The idling speed is too high and clutch could be slipping as well.
Jul 29, 2012 at 7:33 PM
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