Why is this engine slow off the start ? if it wasn't for the low first gear it couldn't get out of it's own way. Is this normal or is their a way to supe it up?
2006-08-26 18:36:54 · 5 answers · asked by dlk426 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Mercedes-Benz
This question is to address the problem that happens all the time, full or empty of stuff.... obvously worse when full....duh
2006-08-26 19:14:29 · update #1
Too much weight for small engine.
Are you hauling a lot of extra stuff?
Clean out the trunk-a few hundred pounds may make a difference.
Change fuel filter and check air filter.
2006-08-26 18:38:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The trans in many older Benzes start out in second gear when the shifter is in the D position. Those that start out in first gear shift into second very quickly unless you hold the throttle all the way to the floor. First gear in most Benzes is a serioulsly low ratio "granny gear" and most won't kick down into first gear above 10 MPH.
2006-08-27 06:01:12 · answer #2 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A trick to fool some of the older cars into starting quicker is to put the shifter into 2 for a few moments at a stop light while your foot remains on the brake, then back to drive. It should start out in 1st instead of 2nd.
2006-08-28 07:44:04 · answer #3 · answered by geekfound 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree
Benz's where made for the autobahn NOT street racing
2006-08-27 08:06:45 · answer #4 · answered by Red Sawx ® 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put a turbo or supercharger on it
2006-08-26 18:38:50 · answer #5 · answered by Evil D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋