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Car doesn't seem to be as fast, what could it be?

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Old Aug 2, 2004 | 09:38 PM
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Car doesn't seem to be as fast, what could it be?

i just got my 00 se about 2 months and sometimes i feel my car doesn't run as good as it should....it has 46k and it's auto, only performance mod is a cattman y-pipe and lower suspension...i have no cel either so don't think it's the coil or maf...i always use premium gas...so what could it be?
Old Aug 2, 2004 | 09:53 PM
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advice: change the fuel filter, then use some SeaFoam in the fuel tank and 1/3rd bottle through a suitable vacuum hose per the directions. See how it goes from there... I suggest doing the fuel filter before using any cleaners in the fuel tank though.
Old Aug 3, 2004 | 10:23 AM
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any other suggestion? i was thinking of cleaning my throttle body to see if that helps out...i probably won't tune up the car until it hits around 55k or so...
Old Aug 3, 2004 | 10:48 AM
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you can do that but I doubt it'll help much for open-throttle acceleration.
Old Aug 3, 2004 | 10:51 AM
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Spark plugs? oil change? Get someone to check out ur engine..
Old Aug 3, 2004 | 10:51 AM
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Hot weather. That's your problem.
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