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Geof3 · 09-08-2018, 08:11 AM

More than likely the easiest thing to do is downshift. I know my car does not like to sit below 5% throttle at low RPMs. I try to keep mine to 3k+ minimum. Otherwise the compression gets the better of the motor and you are lugging it, which will cause it to “stutter”. Regarding your shifter, that is a relatively easy DIY to swap and not too expensive. They can get sloppy over time.

It is possible there are some other things going on relative to your motor and fuel/air but most likely you just need to get the revs up. You can still check for CELs it should still store. If you regularly drive at that low of rpms you can have carbon build up, as mentioned check the obvious (air filter too) and try some fuel system cleaner. Then go from there.

09-08-2018, 08:11 AM	#4
Geof3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: CO Posts: 989	More than likely the easiest thing to do is downshift. I know my car does not like to sit below 5% throttle at low RPMs. I try to keep mine to 3k+ minimum. Otherwise the compression gets the better of the motor and you are lugging it, which will cause it to “stutter”. Regarding your shifter, that is a relatively easy DIY to swap and not too expensive. They can get sloppy over time. It is possible there are some other things going on relative to your motor and fuel/air but most likely you just need to get the revs up. You can still check for CELs it should still store. If you regularly drive at that low of rpms you can have carbon build up, as mentioned check the obvious (air filter too) and try some fuel system cleaner. Then go from there. Last edited by Geof3; 09-08-2018 at 08:14 AM.