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Why Is My Car’s Acceleration So Slow?

You press down on the accelerator and nothing happens. You pump it a couple of times and press down again and your car slowly picks up speed. Auto Solutions advises that there are a number of things that could be wrong in the engine that are causing your vehicle’s acceleration to slow down or be unresponsive. Let’s talk about these problems below.

Exhaust System Problems

A very basic explanation of how your engine works is that air and fuel are set on fire by the spark plugs in the combustion chamber. This is what starts your automobile and keeps it running. The exhaust system is responsible for removing the gases caused by the combustion, treating them, and routing them out of the tailpipe. If you have a clog or a leak in your exhaust system, your engine will fill with exhaust gases and be unresponsive to acceleration.

Fuel System Problems

Another common cause of acceleration performance issues is problems in the fuel system. You may have a lean fuel mixture, which means there is too much air in it, you may have a clogged fuel filter, or you may have a clog somewhere else in the system. Dirty fuel injectors can also cause sluggish acceleration. Problems with your fuel pump can also prevent enough gasoline from making its way into your engine.

Transmission Problems

Acceleration may not be the problem if the issue stems from your transmission. If you have problems in the transmission, especially with the torque converter, power will not be transferred to the wheels when you press down on the accelerator. This is why your vehicle is slow to go or does not go at all. Simply put, the wheels are not turning. You may also notice other problems in your transmission such as grinding or slipping gears.

Vacuum Leaks

Finally, vacuum leaks can also cause sluggish acceleration because the leak is introducing too much air into your vehicle’s engine. This creates a lean fuel mixture and makes it difficult for your vehicle to get up and go when you press down on the accelerator because it doesn’t have enough fuel in the combustion chamber. It’s important to find the vacuum leak and fix it in order to restore your vehicle’s acceleration and engine performance.

Auto Solutions in Orlando, FL, can restore your car, truck, utility vehicle, or van’s acceleration and engine performance. We will find out why your car is accelerating slowly and let you know what the problem is. After you give us the okay, we will fix it. Call us today for an appointment.

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