Out of the clear blue, car won't accelerate normally. It is very sluggish. The more I depress the gas pedal, the lower the tach goes. If I accelerate gently (very gently), eventually the car gets up to speed. At this point, everything sounds and feels normal. If I try to accelerate, nothing happens. Engine doesn't have a "missing sound or feel", just no acceleration. Same thing happens in Low, Drive & Reverse. Car had new spark plugs, fuel service, filter replacement, oil change, etc. 6000 miles ago. 1000 miles ago the oil was changed again. I take my car to a reputable garage. They gave the car the "once over", and suggested no further needs. Last night, I had driven for about 5 miles. Made a right turn. When I attempted to accelerate after the turn,it wouldn't. Shut the car off. 20 minutes later, I started it. It started fine. Drove it home with very little acceleration. Fluid levels are fine. No leaks, etc. The only thing different is the dashboard flashes "coolant" then "oil change", back and forth. It never has done this before.
Mar 13, 2014 at 12:10 AM
