if i even spelled culprit right, make fun of me if i didn't. so i have a 1989 dodge omni that's having a problem getting up to speed quickly. when you step on the gas it doesn't just jump up and go it kind of feels weak and goes how it pleases until it gets past about 25-35 then it hauls ***. i realize that there's a HUGE amount of things that could be affecting that but i'd kind of just like to get a few ideas so i can pin point it. there will be many more questions from me about it because it's my first project car. You can see it here at cardomain http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2457469 . But if anyone has any ideas as to what it is feel free to answer! Thank you!
2006-09-28 11:22:49 · 8 answers · asked by kati 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
yes yes it's '89 omni...i found that out when i read that ad on craigslist but thanks for telling me again! acutally, i'm currently driving an '87 aries that can accelerate pretty fast....can't give a good number but i'd guess maybe up to 40 in five seconds? but thanks to the other people who gave reasonable answers. haha.
2006-09-28 11:36:02 · update #1
Maybe the fuel filter?
2006-09-28 11:24:57 · answer #1 · answered by Terri R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i dont know a whole lot about cars however it could just have something to do with the way the car is geared. and there may also be something wrong with the accelerator. i think it could also be the fact that there isn't enough weight in the back and too much in the front so it just isn't getting any traction.
2006-09-28 18:27:56 · answer #2 · answered by dudeha 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR or TPS. Often the culprit when it hesitates until it gets to a higher speed. Oh yeah... that, and... um... IT'S AN 89 OMNI, DUDE!
2006-09-28 18:31:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
tune it up and get a new timeing belt thay go bad in thoes cars often
a friend of mine way back when had a new 5 speed like yours and it was quicker that i ever figured it would be and a glh turbo was as fast as a camaro af the year
2006-09-28 19:36:32 · answer #4 · answered by big_t_1_1999 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
weak acceleration???? dude...it's an '89 Omni!
2006-09-28 18:25:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Accell pump
2006-09-28 18:30:25 · answer #6 · answered by Mr. Superman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be a vacuum leak. Also, check the timing.
2006-09-28 18:26:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
SPARK PLUGS,WIRES TIMING.VACCUME LEAK?CHECK VACCUME LINES FOR DETERIORATION.....
2006-09-28 18:26:57 · answer #8 · answered by b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋