Sluggish

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wil3046
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Sluggish

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Taking my car for mot this morning and took it on road for first time. The car has been standing for 3 years so I understand it being a bit sluggish. I put half a tank of fuel in and drove it a few miles, then took it to work where I'll drive it to its mot this afternoon! Now the car still is really sluggish at pulling away, owning a mr2 before I know how it's meant to feel.

What I wanna know is does anyone have any idea what it could be? It's revving quite high ( 2and a half k ) but I have adjusted the throttle cable before so will try that again, also it never wants to tick over when you first start, needs to get warm a little.

So... Old dirty fuel? I have changed plugs, oil and oil filter but not leads!

Any help would be great guys
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Re: Sluggish

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Could very well be the fuel if it's been sitting for 3 years.
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wil3046
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Re: Sluggish

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Yeah that's my thought, I'll take it the long way round to the mot station
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Re: Sluggish

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Take it easy for a bit until you can top it up with new fuel.
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Re: Sluggish

Post by Nic »

Turbo or NA? What year?
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wil3046
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Re: Sluggish

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N/a 95 on a m
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Re: Sluggish

Post by Kinsy »

Check your coolant level before driving again.
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