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Old Nov 28, 2008 | 07:41 PM
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ok so i have a bone stock 4 door ef and after shifting into second gear sometimes it feels like it is struggling to accelerate then all of a sudden gets a little boost and goes. any idea on what may be causing it?
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Old Nov 28, 2008 | 08:23 PM
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dizzy maybe
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 06:27 AM
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ok so i have a bone stock 4 door ef and after shifting into second gear sometimes it feels like it is struggling to accelerate then all of a sudden gets a little boost and goes. any idea on what may be causing it?
How many miles do you have? When was the last time you changed your fuel filter? I had similar problems but from a stop not second gear. As soon as I changed my FF everything was fine.
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 06:52 AM
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I would do all the standard tune up stuff and then see if the problem is still there.
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 08:19 PM
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204k on the engine
it hasnt been tuned up for a while besides oil changes.
it just gets annoying cuz its like its bogging until it gets enough gas and kicks in
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