1998 Plymouth Voyager Poor acceleration

1998 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER
97,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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98 PLYMOUTH GRND VYGR
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I recently changed my transmission fluid, which due to excessive mileage game out really dirty. Prior to that my acceleration was getting worse. The change in fluid helped tremendously, but it's still not the same - pretty sluggish. Any recommendations?
Mar 5, 2010 at 4:05 AM
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RASMATAZ
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When was the last tune-up don't recall could be the problem causing the transmission to act up or the transmission itself slipping Inspect and test all the following listed below and get back with some results

Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle 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.
Mar 5, 2010 at 4:14 AM
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