2000 Oldsmobile Alero Acceleration Problems

Tiny
TIGER04006
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  • 2000 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 100,000 MILES
In the past few weeks I have been having problems accelerating. I will be driving then all of a sudden I can't get it to keep the speed up. I will actually be flooring the accelerator and nothing will happen, I will be slowing down. I will have to lift my foot up and press it down, and sometimes it will work and sometimes I will just have to wait for it to kick back in. What could possibly be wrong? Also, all of my lights on my dashboard have been turning on almost everytime I start my car. I just don't know what is wrong.
Sunday, January 25th, 2009 AT 11:22 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 109,755 POSTS
Hi:
I would start with checking fuel pump pressure. Many parts stores will lend or rent the gauge, and here is a video on how to do it.

https://www.2carpros.com/dia/test_fuel_pressure.htm

Also, is the check engine light on?

Joe
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Thursday, February 19th, 2009 AT 5:24 PM

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