1997 Dodge Caravan Repair Question
Topics covered: Gas, Catalytic converter, Fuel pressure.
Mileage: 235,000 miles.
Mileage: 235,000 miles.
Asked on August 7, 2012
Why do i lose acceleration?...
1997 Dodge Grand Caravan..235,000+ miles..starts perfectly..after being parked for a few hours, i can just tap the accelerator and it'll take off like a bullet..then maybe after the next or second stop at an intersection, when i tap the accelerator, it has lost that acceleration..it'll move, but slow and not with the quickness..i press the accelerator more as to give it the gas to move a little faster..my concern is the lost zip..had catalytic converter, muffler, belts, head gaskets, etc. replaced to the tune of $2800 already..problem still exist..i'm afraid to move out from a stop into traffic as i enter into the expressway..what could be the cause?...
Answer
Replied on August 7, 2012
check your fuel pressure it could also be a timing belt that's slipping.
Replied on August 7, 2012
i failed to mention after i sent the question that when i tap the accelerator as it takes off slow, that as i continue to depress the accelerator, the transmission wont shift until it gets to or near 40mph..
Replied on August 7, 2012
then have the trans looked at it may be a trans problem especially with your mileage.