Hey everyone!
I've been trying to google some answers to my problems, but haven't quite found a definite answer.
I recently(about 3 weeks ago) bought a 2011 Dodge Avenger 3.6l with about 38k miles on it. It's been absolutely great, I love the car! It accelerated nicely, had no problems at all! But as soon as I hit 40k miles, things seem like they're falling apart
.
The car seems to accelerate like my previous car, a 2008 Nissan Versa Hatchback. Not all the time, but I usually have to really step on the gas to get the car to go, and just drove home from work today and had a hard time getting up a steep hill(I can usually turn left onto the hill at a near stop and hit 35 in just a few seconds, this time, it was almost stuck at 25-30 even though I was stepping on the gas).
Basically, the car feels like it's puttering around, like an old car you'd see in a movie. Also, often, I'll hit about 40mph and the car seems to want to just stay there, the engine sounds somewhat dull, and to get the car to go faster, I'll step on the gas harder, and the car goes from 2k rpm(it rarely goes over) to 3k rpm, speeds to 45-50, and goes back to 2k instantly.
Anyone have any ideas? I'm not knowledgeable on cars at all unfortunately. I plan on bringing it back to the dealer to get it fixed, but I'd love a good idea before I go there(it's a two hour ride).
Thanks! :kap:
I've been trying to google some answers to my problems, but haven't quite found a definite answer.
I recently(about 3 weeks ago) bought a 2011 Dodge Avenger 3.6l with about 38k miles on it. It's been absolutely great, I love the car! It accelerated nicely, had no problems at all! But as soon as I hit 40k miles, things seem like they're falling apart
. The car seems to accelerate like my previous car, a 2008 Nissan Versa Hatchback. Not all the time, but I usually have to really step on the gas to get the car to go, and just drove home from work today and had a hard time getting up a steep hill(I can usually turn left onto the hill at a near stop and hit 35 in just a few seconds, this time, it was almost stuck at 25-30 even though I was stepping on the gas).
Basically, the car feels like it's puttering around, like an old car you'd see in a movie. Also, often, I'll hit about 40mph and the car seems to want to just stay there, the engine sounds somewhat dull, and to get the car to go faster, I'll step on the gas harder, and the car goes from 2k rpm(it rarely goes over) to 3k rpm, speeds to 45-50, and goes back to 2k instantly.
Anyone have any ideas? I'm not knowledgeable on cars at all unfortunately. I plan on bringing it back to the dealer to get it fixed, but I'd love a good idea before I go there(it's a two hour ride).
Thanks! :kap:
