my car wont accelerate past 20 mph but the rpgs are at their max. what is going on? how can i fix it?

 

First order of business -- Stop by your local AutoZone, O'Reilly's (whatever), and have them read the codes for you off your car's computer.

Next -- purchase from them the Haynes (or Chilton) manual that covers your car. You will need it in the future.

Lastly -- put that information in your next posting here, along with the year and model of your Saturn. We will try to help as much as possible, but our main need is INFORMATION

 

i have a 1997 saturn Sl

 

ooooook -- that's a start ........

Now, you need to get the codes read, post them here in the thread, and buy a book. Oh, by the way, how much mileage on your SL ??

 

Well, it sounds like something is broke!
What kind of transmission does it have too?

 

is it bouncing off red line? if so soiunds to me like ur tranny isnt shifting outta 1st.. try manually putting it in 2nd on the shifter, let us know.. as others said, much more info is needed.. codes, cond of car, fluid in tranny, auto, manual, motor,