1985 Buick Regal Accelaration

Tiny
ARMANDO19
  • MEMBER
  • 1985 BUICK REGAL
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 125,000 MILES
Hi I have an 85 regal t type and am having problems with accelaration stars off accelating very slow then takes off could it be my oxygen censor
Friday, February 19th, 2010 AT 12:47 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
  • MECHANIC
  • 75,992 POSTS
Inspect and test all the following listed below:

Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position sensor.
Manifold absolute pressure sensor.
EGR Valve
Fuel pressure regulator leaking or defective fuel pump.
False air leakage.
Fuel contamination.
Foul/defective spark plugs.
Open spark plug wires.
Ignition coil/Coil packs defective.
Incorrect ignition timing.
Cap and rotor.

Note:If it doesn't apply disregard.
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Friday, February 19th, 2010 AT 4:27 PM

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