Why is my car taking so long to build up speed?
Avery asked:
I will hit the gas harder and the tachometer will go up to 4 or 5, but it seems as if my car should be building up speed much faster. I have a 2001 Chevy Cavalier.
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I will hit the gas harder and the tachometer will go up to 4 or 5, but it seems as if my car should be building up speed much faster. I have a 2001 Chevy Cavalier.
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August 1st, 2009 at 4:13 pm
You might be due for a tune up.
August 2nd, 2009 at 3:21 am
it is broken or sommet thing
i hate those cars any ways
August 4th, 2009 at 1:04 am
Problem with engine compression - take it in for a tune up and diagnostic testing.
August 6th, 2009 at 8:28 pm
Check your air filter. I bet it’s black. It should be white.
August 6th, 2009 at 10:38 pm
You probably need a tune up, but the Chevy Cavalier is not a dragster. Once you get it wound up, then it will move, but it takes a while to gain that speed.
August 7th, 2009 at 1:31 am
Well, you don’t have a race car! That is a slow 4 cylinder engine. Try doing a tune-up and see if it gets better. If that still doesn’t help, take it to a garage for an engine diagnostic.
August 9th, 2009 at 3:09 am
check your exhaust output, A catalytic converter can plug up restricting flow, hard on the engine, and low power. It will idle OK, but just not have the power it used to, Check and let us know. oh by the way just stick you hand over the exhaust and increase rpm if little change then that’s it. take it to a muffler shop. good luck Dave
don’t burn yourself though you don’t have to actually touch the pipe just get near to it. easy!
August 10th, 2009 at 4:52 pm
The last two words are your answer. The Chevy Cavalier had a weak engine that did not age well. If you want acceleration out of that car, you had best be driving downhill. A steep hill.
The GM four cylinder motors were usually underpowered, and those in Cavaliers were not known for being quick to start with.
August 12th, 2009 at 6:00 pm
If the problem persists even after you are done with the engine and the air intake and exhaust system, you may like to check your suspension and your tyres. Your car could be loosing traction and thus it would take a longer time to accelerate as it lacks the friction to propel it forward. You may like to have a 1 degree positive toe to increase your acceleration. Further, you may like to have a fuel ionizer to increase your fuel efficiency so as to allow your engine to work smoothly.
August 13th, 2009 at 10:21 pm
From the symptoms you are giving, my first thought would be the clutch or transmission slipping. Would need to have the car myself to give you a better diagnosis.
August 16th, 2009 at 7:49 pm
It’s a small four cylinder, built for economy, not performance.