When I press the gas pedal my car jerks?
Dirty fuel injectors are among the most common reasons for why an accelerator becomes jerky. The dirty injector leads to your car losing power when you attempt to accelerate while at a stop and when you try to drive at a consistent speed. This is the result of an engine misfire.
Can low fuel cause loss of power?
Weak Fuel Pump The fuel pump has to be powerful enough to be able to send the fuel at high pressure. If the pressure is low the fuel injectors will not be able to spray the correct amount of fuel into the combustion chamber and that will result in a loss of power.
When does a 98 corolla lose its power?
My 98 Corolla looses power (RPM’s) upon acceleration. The power loss varies from barely perceptible to so bad I have to pull off down a side street to get out of traffic. It happens pretty randomly (don’t see a real pattern) but seems to be more noticeable on more rapid acceleration.
Why does my Corrolla lose power during acceleration?
Immediately the check engine light came on. That is when the O2 sensor had to be replaced (by another mechanic). After that is when the problem with loss of power started. The fuel filter I’m told is designed to not need regular replacement. It is part of the the fuel pump inside the tank. The air filter is fine. The check engine light is not on.
Why does my car not have the power to accelerate?
The engine doesn’t have the power to accelerate. That spells lack of fuel being injected into the engine. This problem requires a little understanding of what controls fuel flow (injection) and how it’s done. This is rookie mechanic kind of stuff; yet, no one seems to understand it. A pity.
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