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My car is accelerating really slow, and needs double the pressure on the gas pedal than it normally would. It isn't actually using more gas though. I think it would be pretty easy to fix at a mechanics, the fuel filter probably needs replacing by now, but the problem is, I am visiting Calgary from Lethbridge, and I don't think I'm going to be able to get it repaired in time. I'm leaving on the 3rd. Is it safe to drive it back to Leth, or am I risking damaging it?
ercchry
12-22-2007, 06:06 PM
why do you say its fuel related?
Frosty
12-22-2007, 06:10 PM
Sounds to me like the throttle cable is binding up on something. Try moving the throttle by hand under the hood and see :dunno: WD-40 will save the day ;)
ercchry
12-22-2007, 06:20 PM
may also be the clutch slipping if it is a standard... in which case i would say go ahead and drive it but if you are unlucky i may not since if it goes completly when you are driving and are stuck on highway 2 somewhere it would really suck
whiskas
12-22-2007, 10:04 PM
If it's not using anymore gas than normal I'd say your throttle cable is messed up and may required replacement or adjustment.
tom_9109
12-22-2007, 10:49 PM
If you're running lean it could cost you an engine couldn't it?
Supa Dexta
12-22-2007, 11:07 PM
brakes sticking? bad fuel? I think I'd want to know what the problem was..
Wow, just found out what the problem was. I went and got my oil changed just to see what would happen. The dipstick showed that I had plenty of oil, and I still had about 1000k to go based on the sticker on my windshield. But anyways, I got it changed and the car is running perfectly now. Really weird. Thanks for your help though guys.
Darkane
12-23-2007, 03:28 PM
Originally posted by TVG
Wow, just found out what the problem was. I went and got my oil changed just to see what would happen. The dipstick showed that I had plenty of oil, and I still had about 1000k to go based on the sticker on my windshield. But anyways, I got it changed and the car is running perfectly now. Really weird. Thanks for your help though guys.
:confused: lol
rc2002
12-23-2007, 03:37 PM
Must have been one hell of an oil change.
turbo4dr
12-23-2007, 03:59 PM
wow makes no sence??? oil change????
megavolt
12-23-2007, 07:19 PM
Maybe while changing the oil the guy noticed a loose vacuum hose and reconnected it. :P
mark4091
12-23-2007, 07:25 PM
^ :werd:
blueripper6
12-23-2007, 10:58 PM
LOL tvg
you pay people to change oil on your roach???
do it yourself man, its fucking easy. Ill teach you if you want.
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