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Pressing on the accelerator or (revving) the engine will not harm it unless :
1- you over-rev it (keep pressing for a long time)
2- your car is very old and isn't that reliable
3- there is some dirt in the cars oil which will eventually harm it
4- the car's injectors are not clean or not operating in good way, this may lead to that one of the cylinders of the engine may stop working or maybenot operate properly
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No acceleration while pressing down on accelerator?
If the engine is revving up, then the transmission is having problems. If the engine is not revving, then check the linkage from the accelerator to the throttle body.
What happens when you add fuel to engine while car is running?
I assume you mean add fuel by pressing the accelerator. In which case the engine runs faster.
What are the basic steps for driving a manual car?
Driving a manual car involves several fundamental steps. Firstly, ensure the car is in neutral by pressing the clutch pedal and shifting the gear stick to the middle position. Start the engine and gradually press the clutch while shifting the gear stick into first gear. Slowly release the clutch while gently pressing the accelerator to start moving. To change gears, lift off the accelerator, press the clutch, shift to the desired gear, and then release the clutch while gradually applying the accelerator again. Rem
Why would a car not get pickup while pressing the accelerator?
There are several possibilities: a clogged fuel line or fuel filter, a malfunctioning fuel pump, or a problem with the clutch and/or transmission that prevents a higher engine speed from causing increased wheel speed.
What would cause humming noise under hood Had a hard time starting car had to keeping pressing accelerator to keep car running.?
Raise the hood and have a helper start the car while you listen. Check around the top of the engine to find the humming.
What should you do if your accelerator sticks while you are driving?
Put the transmission selector into neutral and pull over to the right side of the road when it's safe to do so. Don't shut the engine off until you have come to a complete stop. Turn on 4 way flashers.
Engine stalls or dies when stopping or turning?
The idle speed needs adjusted upward if an engine stalls when you take your foot off the accelerator while stopping or turning.
When speeds reach 20 mph or more squealing happens in a 2004 jeep?
With the engine running place the transmission in the neutral ( N ) position. Gently press the accelerator ( gas ) pedal to increase RPM. If the squeal is heard it is most likely a belt or pulley on the engine. If it only occurs while driving then it is most likely a wheel bearing.
Where is the throttle on a Mitsubishi montero engine?
Open your hood and have someone press and release the accelerator pedal while you look for movement at the end of one of the cables on the top of the engine. That is the throttle.
Why is your revs limited while in neutral?
So you can't max it out and blow up the engine.
Do you check 1994 Mitsubishi galant transmission fluid in nEUtral or park?
in neutral while engine warm and running. be sure to have emergency braake on.
Why wont my 2002 grand am gt idle above 4000 RPM's. It idles fine but when the accelerator is pressed the RPMs go up to about 4000 and it stays there just fluctuating between 3500 and 4000?
The engine has a rev limiter while the transmission is in neutral. It will rev to higher rpm's when the transmission is in gear.
