I have a 2001 Nissan Maxima and would like to know whats up with the car? Its an

[Scott]

automatic.? When i start my car up and put it in D gear the car accelerates slowly. As i put a little bit more pressure on the gas pedal the rpm's go up to about 3 or 4 but the car does not accelerate until a second or two after revving at the higher rpms. Sometimes the car makes a sudden jerk of acceleration when i slightly put my foot on the gas pedal.

The car has about 61,000 miles on it.

Sometimes i speed and drive the car rough.

It started happening recently and has become worse everyday after. I plan on taking it to a mechanic tomorrow.
I would like to know if anyone has experienced this problem
or know about it.

Any suggestions Please.

Thanks,
Scott

 

[carphreak05]

first off, check your fluids. they might be low. fill em up until you cang et to a machanic.

second, it seems as though your torque converter might need replacing. on automatic transmission cars, this is the equivalent of a clutch. these things are a wear and tear item and down the line will need to be replaced...