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Why Does My Engine Feel Like It Has A Carburetor???

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Old 03-17-2011, 02:16 AM
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Why Does My Engine Feel Like It Has A Carburetor???

well i just got my car back from it sitting out in the dirty desert Indio,California for 6 years. when i drive my car i think it feels like it has a carburetor that needs adjusting and it also seems really sluggish when i step on the pedal...
i really want to get this car running top notch the engine has only 88K miles on it. i dont know whats wrong with it any help or pointers are greatly appreciated... thanx all in 3rdGen for previous help.
Old 03-17-2011, 09:43 AM
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Re: Why Does My Engine Feel Like It Has A Carburetor???

Well the first thing I would do (if you havent already) since it has been sitting for so long, run some injector cleaner and good gas through it. Check the air filter for trash on top of it, change oil, etc. With 6 years of sitting, old gas can leave a bunch of gunk and powder.
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