1991 Chevy Caprice

Tiny
PORSCHE1987
  • MEMBER
  • 1991 CHEVROLET CAPRICE
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 132,450 MILES
Why wont my 1991 chevy caprice accelerate.I have gotten the oild changed. It takes a long time to get to 30mph, but once its above 30mph its okay.
Thursday, June 24th, 2010 AT 5:51 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
  • MECHANIC
  • 75,992 POSTS
Possibilities: Inspect and test all the following listed below:

Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position sensor.
Crankshaft position sensor
Manifold absolute pressure sensor.
EGR Valve
Fuel pressure regulator leaking or defective fuel pump.
False air leakage.
Fuel contamination.
Foul/defective spark plugs.
Open spark plug wires.
Ignition coil/Coil packs defective.
Incorrect ignition timing.
Cap and rotor.

Note:If it doesn't apply disregard
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Thursday, June 24th, 2010 AT 6:07 PM

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