Why Is My Car Not Accelerating Properly?

Your vehicle is more than just an engine and transmission. There are many smaller components in-between that monitor the performance of your car and keep it smoothly accelerating and slowing down. If you've got an issue, it's time to investigate with our professional auto mechanics. Customers concerned about acceleration issues will usually find that these are the most common reasons for the problem.

Air Filter Debris

The air filter is something that needs to be clean and operational during driving. It protects the engine, but it also assures clean air is flowing to it. When the air filter gets old and muddled, you'll experience a decrease in acceleration power. Your regular maintenance crew here at our dealership can keep your vehicle stocked with clean air filters when necessary.

Bad Throttle Position Sensor

Often called simply the TPS, a throttle position sensor watches your vehicle's throttle valve and the angle of its opening. Your engine has a computer system that detects the reading from this important monitoring sensor. If it's giving faulty readings, your engine might have difficulty knowing the proper acceleration range.

Oxygen or Mass Air Flow Sensor

The Oxygen Sensor and Mass Air Flow Sensor can also become dirty and give muddled monitoring of your vehicle's monitor. This system monitors the air/fuel mixture of your car. Both of these systems will have different remedies to get things back on track. The Oxygen Sensor is usually replaced entirely, while the MAF can be thoroughly cleaned by our team.

Fuel Filter Clogs

Your engine deserves proper protection from the elements, and the fuel filter is the best way to keep gunk away from your engine. A dirty and worn-out fuel filter will allow unwanted debris to reach your engine and begin to affect the way it accelerates. If the filter becomes clogged completely, this means that your fuel isn't going to reach the engine at all or in inadequate amounts. A clean fuel filter will give your engine new life and your acceleration a quick return. This is one of the simplest solutions and best-case scenarios to acceleration problems in any vehicle. Our team can handle it for you.

If your vehicle isn't accelerating the way it should, your car could eventually break down or even become dangerous on the road. Regain control over your acceleration and car today by calling to schedule a service appointment with our certified auto technicians. You can also schedule online.