It could be that the clutch pressure plate isn't doing its job or maybe the linkage has been damaged in some way? when you press the clutch in if you can go from one gear to the next through the gear box and let off the clutch and it just idles i would replace the entire clutch system you can get one pretty cheap from:
http://www.clutchcityonline.com/products/10-043.shtml
Have fun and keep the rubber burning Mazda for life!
Just had this problem and it was bad coil pack so it was only running on 5 cylinders
What can cause the RPM on a car to jump while driving is a problem with the transmission. It could be a problem with the gears in the transmission itself.
There is a problem with the emissions system. Check for a loose gas cap. If that is not the problem, seek out the services of a professional.
Since the Cavalier is out of timing, check the timing gears and belt. It sounds like the belt has slipped and is causing the base problem with the car.
If it only happens when you accelerate the most likely cause is an axle.
Your 2000 kia sportage would not accelerate and eventually went dead what could the problem be?
It could be a problem with the ECM Computer. Or it could be an intermittent problem with the fuel pump in the fuel tank.
Cars of that fashion tend to accelerate faster so that they do not seem as safe. However, if you take a safe lifestyle, driving a rc drift car should not be a significant problem.
Test for fuel pump pressure at the back for the throttle body at the schrader valve. Your fuel pump may be going out. This is the #1 problem with these cars.
Cylinder 1 is misfiring. 300 indicates a problem with all cylinders and 301 or 302 would indicate a problem with cylinders 1 or 2 respectively
It's usually the fuel filter when a car does what you describe.
Check your spark pugs...it could be that or worse case it could be a compression problem with one of your cylinders