When I'm stuck in traffic the RPM'S will go up to over 1 and the temperature gauge needle will go down below "C" (cold). It will do that in relatively rapid succession until I get moving again. If I'm stuck in traffic for a while, it starts to smell "hot". If I don't keep my foot firmly on the brake I know it will lurch forward. It's as if it senses I'm frustrated about being in traffic and copies me. When I'm driving on the open road it doesn't do that.
2006-06-18 10:33:43 · 4 answers · asked by Julie6962 5 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It's a 2000 Saturn SC2 w/ 180,000 miles on it. And I know that I should take it in to have it serviced- duh! I'm just wondering what could be wrong with it.
2006-06-18 10:39:17 · update #1
assumably it is an automatic, so i would get the throttle control motor checked if its fuel injected.as far as your temp problem sounds like its unrelated, sounds to me like your thermostat is stuck open, change it out with a new one very easily done . good luck
2006-06-18 10:39:28 · answer #1 · answered by RM802001 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be many things --ck engine light waht car etc etc -drivability probs are hard to figure out with out alot of info
2006-06-18 17:36:23 · answer #2 · answered by michael_stewart32 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your car isn't named Carrie is it?
2006-06-18 17:35:10 · answer #3 · answered by billm_07456 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
uMMMMM take it to your car dealer and have them look at it.
2006-06-18 17:37:34 · answer #4 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋