I was at a stop light and It was about to turn green so I put it in first and started to go, went to shift into 2nd. The car went into gear, but it didnt bring down my RPM's. So I then went into 3rd still with no luck of bring down the RPM's. By this time they are about around 7. I shift into neutral and let the RPM's go back down then shift in to 2nd, this time it worked with no problems and I was able to get home without any other issues. Anyone know what could be wrong?

 

You didnt let the clutch out

 

If i didnt let the clutch out why does the whole car smell like burning rubber when I drive now?

 

I'm no mechanic, but it sounds like your clutch is not doing its job.

mb

 

In case misery loves company, I'm starting to feel my clutch slipping irregularly and the other day Leif asked me if I had been noticing any clutch issues as teh engagement point seemed "off".

Perhaps we can get a 2-fer special.

 

Burning rubber? Sounds like the clutch. I had a similar problem with my 82 Mercedes. Take it in and have them go over it.

 

K thanks I think its about time the clutch went out its lasted almost 5 years better than most people i guess haha

 

i never compared the burnt clutch smell to burning rubber...

are you sure it's the clutch and not something else?

 

I dont know what burnt clutch smells like. This would be my first time haha. ITs the cloest thing i could think of. IT does smell for metallic