Why Is My Car Not Accelerating Properly?

If you've ever owned a vehicle before, then you know there will be times when you need to schedule a service appointment to have a problem diagnosed. There's a lot that can go wrong with an automobile that has so many working parts, especially as you start to accumulate more and more miles on your odometer. A common problem that we see in many of the vehicles we service is an issue with acceleration. Some people notice that they can't merge into traffic quite a quickly as they should be, and there are some different things we can look at to solve the problem.

Potential Issues with Your Mass Air Flow Sensor / Oxygen Sensor

You need proper airflow through your engine, and your mass airflow sensor monitors this process. There is also an oxygen sensor in your vehicle that will determine the fuel to air ratio inside your vehicle. With so much air moving across these sensors, it's common that they may be dirty enough to cause problems. We'll either clean or replace the sensors if we determine they're dirty or malfunctioning.

Throttle Position Sensor Issues

A throttle valve in your engine will open and close in order to control your acceleration rate. There is a sensor that monitors this happening, but it can malfunction in a way that would cause a breakdown in communication between your sensor and your computer. The acceleration would be one of the first things to be affected.

Routine Maintenance for Your Fuel Filter

A fuel filter will reduce particles that would affect the quality of your fuel and your engine. Over time, your acceleration can become affected. Not to mention, this can be damaging to your engine. You can have your fuel filter changed at our service department in Cerritos, and you'll avoid a lot of problems with just a little bit of maintenance.

Replacement of Your Engine's Air Filter

Just like you want clean air passing through the interior of your vehicle's cabin, you also want the air passing through your engine to be clean. Inside your owner's manual, you'll find information regarding the amount of time that should pass in between each changeover of your air filter. If you don't keep up with this process, you could experience a lack of acceleration power, among other problems.

You can contact Cerritos Nissan if you would like our expert technicians to find out more about the reason why you don't feel you have proper acceleration power when you're behind the wheel. We'll diagnose the problem quickly so we can get to work with the solution.