High rev sound after I start the car and intermittent seek when I accelerate

Asked by Harpee Dec 30, 2016 at 10:40 AM about the 1996 Buick Roadmaster Limited Sedan RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My1996 Buick Roadmaster Rev's up really high
after I start the car then it goes down. Also there is
an intermittent sqeek sound when I accelerate.
What could this be?

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It may need a good throttle body cleaning and a tune up. When were the spark plugs last changed? Has the throttle body ever been cleaned? Has the air filter recently been changed?

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