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sluggish feeling

Old Nov 12, 2003 | 05:23 AM
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sluggish feeling

Hey guys! So I bought my Max in April with 32K on it. I feel that it is a bit sluggish off the start. What are some checks I could do to make sure the engine is doing all it can do to get me off the line? I am a novice with car repair, etc...but I am trying to turn that around. Thanks in advance for your advice.
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Old Nov 12, 2003 | 06:33 AM
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Make sure you're using 91+ octane fuel, clean the throttle body (or have it cleaned), have fuel injection service done by Nissan, put in new plugs, put in new air filter

If you do all of the above you should lose the sluggish feeling and restore responsiveness to your engine
Old Nov 12, 2003 | 08:08 AM
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sounds like every other car ive owned, haha sluggish off the start. Yeah make sure ur putting in the 91+ octane, not that that would make it sluggish anyway...but also check your transmision fluid level, maybe check your sparkplugs altho its a pain for the rear bank. Is the engine running smoothly?
Old Nov 12, 2003 | 08:59 AM
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If it's not a faulty sparkplugs or igintion coils...then do a complete fuel cleaning and throttle body w/B&G products. I assure you this will cure any hestitation and will make the car run more smoothly.
Old Nov 14, 2003 | 09:13 PM
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I've heard that running a bottle of techron through the tank will do wonders.
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