Acceleration performance problem

Tiny
08MITLAN
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  • 2008 MITSUBISHI LANCER
  • 4 CYL
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 52,500 MILES
My 08 mit. Lancer es cvt transmission seems very slow from take off, (about 0-40mph). When I step on the gas I can hear the engine roaring, but I feel that the car is not moving too fast. Im not sure if there is a problem with my car. What do you think?

Most recent service:
replace air filter
clean throttle
change oil
alignment
Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011 AT 5:20 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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  • 75,992 POSTS
Get the transmission checked out sounds like its slipping-Check the tranny fluid condition and level if okay bring her in-
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Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011 AT 6:43 PM
Tiny
HAMMAM AL-SHOBAKI
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Is your car moving on the 3rd gear? (1, 2, 4 out), if it's so then you have a [roblem with one of tow problems:
1. Check the transmission computer
2. Check the transmission solinoied valve

that is the case if your transmission oil is good
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Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011 AT 12:03 AM

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