Power loss/slow acceleration

bwolf123 · May 25th, 2003, 09:23 AM

I am a newbie. Dont know a heck of a lot about engines. I have a 96 sentra which is slower than it used to be accelerating. I cleaned the air filter, replaced spark plugs, new spark plug wires, new distributer. However, when I replaced the fuel filter, it was full of dark disgusting gas. Previous owner must not have changed it often (or ever). Do you think my injectors could be clogged? If so, what should I do?

What else do you think I should check into?

Token Moron · May 25th, 2003, 10:16 PM

injectors might be clogged/dirty...usually i use STP fuel treatment and that works for me...also check your throttle cable, it might be loose

bwolf123 · May 26th, 2003, 05:52 AM

I will try that, thanks for the help.

sentra2nr · May 26th, 2003, 09:42 AM

Sea Foam!!!
at first I didnt believe that this stuff was that good, but DAMN!!! That stuff is the shiznit. It smoothed out my idle bigtime!!! I poured some in my tranny as well, and it shifts better too. good to get rid of varnish on internals of engine.

bwolf123 · May 26th, 2003, 10:28 AM

thanks a lot. I'll try it out if I can find it.

Token Moron · May 26th, 2003, 08:08 PM

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Originally posted by sentra2nr
Sea Foam!!!
at first I didnt believe that this stuff was that good, but DAMN!!! That stuff is the shiznit. It smoothed out my idle bigtime!!! I poured some in my tranny as well, and it shifts better too. good to get rid of varnish on internals of engine.

seafoam ehh? never heard of it, where can i find this stuff?

Katana200sx · May 26th, 2003, 09:01 PM

yea ive never heard of it either..have any info?

bwolf123 · May 26th, 2003, 09:39 PM

I checked into it a little too. www.seafoamsales.com

sentra2nr · May 27th, 2003, 07:08 AM

comes in a red&white can. I have had good luck with finding it at carquest and Advance Auto. They also make a product specifically for transmissions called Trans Tune.

fritzfry · May 31st, 2003, 10:32 AM

if the power loss is very pronounced, and the above suggestions don't help, and your car ultimately dies...your fuel pump could be going.