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what I wish I knew about fixing car
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acceleration problems when I first got
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my ride first up check your air filter a
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dirty air filter can choke your engine
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making acceleration sluggish to check it
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pop the hood and locate the air filter
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box usually a black plastic Box near the
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engine open the box and take out the
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filter if it looks like an old vacuum
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bag it's time for a change replace it
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with a new one ensuring it fits snugly
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in the box next let's talk about fuel a
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clogged fuel filter can mess with your
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gas flow to replace it locate the filter
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usually along the fuel line under the
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car or near the engine use a wrench to
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disconnect the old filter being careful
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of any fuel that might spill out install
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the new filter in the same direction as
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the old one and secure it tightly now
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don't forget your spark plugs worn out
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spark plugs can cause misfires and poor
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acceleration to replace them locate the
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spark plug wires or ignition coils on
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top of the engine remove the wires or
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coils then use a spark plug socket to
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unscrew the old plugs check the gap on
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the new plugs with a gap tool and screw
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them in by hand before tightening with a
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socket check your throttle body too if
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it's gunky it's like trying to breathe
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through a straw locate the throttle body
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usually between between the air filter
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and intake manifold remove the air
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intake hose and use throttle body
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cleaner to spray the inside wipe away
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the grime with a microfiber cloth
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ensuring the throttle plate moves freely
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lastly scan for trouble codes with an
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OBD2 scanner it can point out issues
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like faulty sensors or other Gremlins
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lurking under the hood plug the scanner
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into the OBD2 port usually under the
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dashboard follow the scanner's
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instructions to read the codes and look
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them up to understand the issues
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remember these are basic fixes if the
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problem persists it might be time for a
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trip to your favorite mechanic and there
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you have it quick easy tips to get your
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car back to zooming don't forget to like
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subscribe and hit that Bell for more rev
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up tips catch you on the fast lane
