1997 Hyundai Elantra Not many miles but worried

Tiny
CLEMKY
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  • 1997 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • MANUAL
  • 70,000 MILES
Recently my car is taking longer than normal to gain speed from first in to second. What could it be please help, for I am in sales and use my car all day everyday to get to and fro not just the usual commumte to work and back.

Thanks
Monday, June 23rd, 2008 AT 7:24 PM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
  • MECHANIC
  • 41,815 POSTS
Hi Clemky,

There are two possibilities.

1. Engine lack of power due to spark or fuel. Get a tuneup up done, replace fuel filters.

2. Clutch slipping. Drive at about 30 mph, engage 4th gear, race engine to 4,000 rpm with clutch pedal depressed and quickly release clutch pedal, maintaining accelerator pressure.

If rpm drops very quickly, clutch is ok, if it takes a while for it to drop, clutch is running out.
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Wednesday, June 25th, 2008 AT 10:29 AM

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