1997 Chevy Lumina sluggish on take off

Tiny
WES987654321
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  • 1997 CHEVROLET LUMINA
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 140,000 MILES
When I push on the gas to go the engine revs but the car is extremely slow to take off and it consumes a large amount of gas
Saturday, July 10th, 2010 AT 9:24 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
  • MECHANIC
  • 75,992 POSTS
If the transmission is not slipping-see below:

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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Saturday, July 10th, 2010 AT 9:46 PM

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