1998 Subaru Outback gas peddle hard to push down

1998 SUBARU OUTBACK
198,247 MILES • 4 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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ROGER HENRY
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When I first start my subaru outback when I go to press down on the gas peddle I have to push down hard to make is depress. After the car warms up if I let it stand for a long time I have to push down very hard.
Feb 1, 2010 at 10:18 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

I would be thinking that the throttle body will need cleaning, the butterfly valve is sticking up with fuel residue, you can buy throttle body cleaner just follow the instructions on the can.

Mark (mhpautos)
Feb 1, 2010 at 10:29 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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wow, 2 negitave votes for trying to help... thanks for nothing
Feb 1, 2010 at 11:56 AM
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