Hello, I have a '99 MANUAL transmission with 119,000+ miles on it. For about the past 4 months, when I switch gears say from 2nd to 3rd the RPMs will rev but it will take a few seconds before the engine responds and the car accelerates. It doesn't happen all the time, but most of the time. Additionally, if I'm on the highway in 5th gear going about 60mph and I step on the accelerator to speed up, the same thing will happen... the RPMs will shoot up to about 5,000 - 6,000 RPMs before they fall back to normal and I finally am able to accelerate. I've been putting off taking it to a mechanic because I'm afraid of how much it will cost to fix. Any advice will help (besides telling me to pony up and take it to a mechanic haha).

Thanks.

 

The clutch is shot and is slipping. You will need a new clutch and pressure plate and might as well replace the release bearing while they are in there. This is not a DIY for most people.