| Subject: | engine bad performance |
| Question: | I HAVE A 1994 GALIANT
WITH A 2.4 LT SOHC WITH AUTOMATIC WITH OVERDRIVE WHICH I JUST PURCHASED
WITH 50,000 MILES. THIS CAR IDLES PERFECT BUT IT SEEMS LIKE IT LACKS
PERFORMANCE; NOT EXACTLY A HESITATION BUT MORE LIKE A SAG-ESPECIALLY
AROUND TOWN EX. 20-30MPH. IF I GUN THE PEDAL IT TAKES OFF LIKE A ROCKET
AND HAS GOOD HWY PERFORMANCE.AIR FILTER WAS CHANGED-NO DIFFERANCE.
ANY IDEA?? THANKS GARY TALLARITA |
| Answer: | Gary, If you just purchased the car, it would be a good idea to get a full tune-up. You already did the air filter. So I would recommend the following: -New PCV valve -Oil change -Transmission fluid change -Fuel filter change -Replace spark plugs (have spark plug wires inspected; replace if necessary) -Coolant flush On a full tank of gas, add a bottle of STP Complete Fuel System Cleaner. That can be purchased in just about any store that sell automotive items. At around 60,000 miles, you may want to consider getting your timing
belt changed. Typically, when your timing belt is changed, all other
belts are changed and your water pump is replaced. |