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    RPM fluctuates on left turns

    Whenever I am making a left turn, and I give it a little gas right at the end of the turn, the RPM drops down a bit and then shoots up to about 4. What is up with that???
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    If you have an automatic.... it's just the fluid transferring in or out of the torque convertor.

    But it could also be the carb getting more fuel since a left turn would force the fuel towards the jets.
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    ok, so its no problem??? alright. Thanks for the help.
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    Well it is probably something simple but it sounds a little extreme with how the RPM's jump. I can see it doing a little like how it is on some motorcycles and ATV's but not a big jump.
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    Could it be a lack of trans fluid???
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    Could be. You should check it anyway since you've been giving your car a once-over!

    If you don't know where your auto tranny dipstick is (as many auto 3g owner's don't), check here:

    https://www.3geez.com/showthread.php?threadid=2244&

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