problems with acceleration

164,000 MILES • 0.6L • 2WD
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JANZER86
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Hey there, my girlfriends car has been having a problem getting acceleration, almost like the car was in a low gear. also, last night it died, once it started it ran bogged down like it had to much fuel. I could smell the fuel as well there were no leaks underneath the car and after it died again the fuel smell was gone. any ideas?
Nov 22, 2016 at 11:07 PM
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HMAC300
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check fuel pressure with a gauge auto parts rent it. See link. could be either a pump or regulator.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator
Nov 23, 2016 at 1:39 AM
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