ok guys so here's the problem, i'm going down the highway at ~65-70MPH and i need to pass a car, so I have it in 5th gear and don't need to bring it to 4th gear for more acceleration, so i just press on the gas pedal slowly to gain more speed, and the car doesn't accelerate, it just stays at the same speed, what do you guys think it is? cause then i let go of the pedal and pressed it again and it speed sluggishly. it had about 2,500RM when i had it in 5th gear. and it also accelerates sluggish and slowly when shifting from lower gears and up. any ideas? I'm thinking it might be the fuel filter or fuel injectors...

 

did you try passing said car in something other then a civic?

 

Try downshifting... it's a civic - it's got no torque.

 

How old are the plugs, wire, cap, and rotor? Have you checked the ignition timing with a timing gun? Any CEL codes?

 

Clogged air filter or wrong timing will do that. If it were a fuel or ignition problem, it would miss and sputter rather than just go slow. But like the others said, you just don't get much power at 2500 rpm. Downshift it.

 

ok kool, Thx guys

yea i do, I know for sure one of the CEL codes is the oxygen sensor >.< and i'm gonna change the plugs, wires, sometime this month.(waiting for my financial aid check! >=[) I also wanna buy a timing gun, but dont want a real fancy one. any idea where i could buy a cheap one?

 

Do not expect the engine to run properly while the CEL is on. Take care of that first.

 

will do sir =] thx

 

You may be able to get a free rental on an inductive timing gun from an auto parts store. Just call around to find out.

Post the specific CEL code(s) that is thrown.

It's best to go with OEM plugs, wires, cap, and rotor.

 

ok, thanks for the advice, and I will post those CEL codes when i get the chance.