what is wrong with my celica? Options

[Celicagt1995]

For a while my celica has been too slow. This is what happens.

When Im in the freeway going at 60 mph, I step all the way on the gas and it takes about 10 seconds to git 70 mph.

When Im going at 40 on the road it takes 7 seconds to hit 60 mph.

Before it use to take around 9 sec 0 - 60 mpg now Im not sure.

Another thing when i hit the gas the rpm goes from 2.5 to 4.5. Before it use to go all the way between 5 and 6.

I think this is a problem with the transmission but Im not sure. (its an auto)

One thing that might have something to do with this is that a while ago i was racing and i put my transmission on L2 and the rpm went to redline and the car felt like braking. (bouncing)

What do you think is wrong.

[Random_Stranger]

Sounds like maybe dirty air filter, needs spark plugs (it does affect it, but sound is noticeable usually).... Another thing I want to throw out there is either you need motor mounts, because that can potentially lead to a feeling of a slipping clutch, or it sounds like the beginning of a clutch that needs to be replaced.

If you notice it getting worse at a fast rate, then I will recognize that to be your clutch. If you cannot diagnose the problem yourself (which there is nothing wrong with that, since we are all learning and you really have to be the one to make the call as it could be a number of things), then have it taken in. Mine did that and I ignored it for a long time.... Eventually it gotten so bad, that I had to damn near redline in 5th just to go 60, and when the freeway went on an incline, I dropped to 45mph still borderline redlining. On the street, I had to redline in 3rd just to go 20mph and that was pushing it. Any higher gear wouldn't be enough, as the travel to the next stop sign and such was barely met when I was in 3rd going at 20.

So if you notice more power loss from acceleration, it could be that, but you really should have it looked at. I am serious, driving it home that last day was scary.