Usually my car runs at 2000-3000 rpms at 65-70 mph. Today...
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Roy Sheidenberger
236 days ago
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Customer
236 days ago
Megan.
Roy Sheidenberger
236 days ago
Hi! Megan Hope I can help sorry to hear about your cars RPM so high it sounds like your transmission is not going into higher gears or over drive .
Customer
236 days ago
I would prefer to talk in the help chat.
Roy Sheidenberger
236 days ago
No problem just text me back
do you have a check engine light on your dash also ?
Customer
236 days ago
I have a check engine light but it didn't come on at any point on my way to work.
Roy Sheidenberger
236 days ago
you might need to have the codes inspected you could have a sensor issue
if higher RPM you have a issue should not go that high at 60 mph
Customer
236 days ago
With the transmission. Would I have to get it replaced or just worked on?
Roy Sheidenberger
236 days ago
it will need to be checked first could just be a sensor or solenoid .
Customer
236 days ago
Okay. I'll get it looked at asap. Thank you for your help.
Roy Sheidenberger
236 days ago
I would let a technician check it for you
Customer
236 days ago
Sounds good.
Roy Sheidenberger
236 days ago
Your welcome have a great day Thank you Roy!
Customer
236 days ago
You're welcome!
Roy Sheidenberger
236 days ago
Thanks again !
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