1989 Oldsmobile Ciera High RPM

1989 OLDSMOBILE CIERA
90,388 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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Power is dying. Once you step off the gas pedal it feels like it is going in reverse. Tough time going uphill Main problem, though, is the RPM is very high (at 60 MPH its already up to 4000). It is not kicking into gear after it reaches 40-50 MPH. Not sure if the idiling is too high, but dont think the idiling is the problem. Strange thing: It runs great at times.
Nov 23, 2008 at 5:49 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Have the exhaust system checked for restriction, test the IACV, TPS,MAF/MAP sensors
Nov 23, 2008 at 5:58 PM
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