Civic Does Not Pick Up Fast Enough.
 

Hello All, I Have A 2000 Honda Civic Ex.. Ive Noticed Lately That When Driving At Speeds About 40Mph+ The Car Does Not Pick Up WIth Slight Pressure On The Accelerator. I Would Have To Step On It With More Pressure For It To Pick Up, I Dont Know If Its Normal Or If The Car Is Short On Something, Any Help Would Be Greatly Appreciated, Thanks.

RE: Civic Does Not Pick Up Fast Enough.
 

There are many possibilities. You might want to start by checking whether the air filter is clogged, the throttle cable needs adjusting, or the throttle body needs cleaning.

RE: Civic Does Not Pick Up Fast Enough.
 

Thanks for the help ron.. is their any links to articles on how i can perform these tasks? thanks.

RE: Civic Does Not Pick Up Fast Enough.
 

Air filter is easy enough.
If it's stock, just take the top part of the air box case off, pull the filter out, and check it. Also check to see if there is a clear passage way for the air to come in and go to the engine.

RE: Civic Does Not Pick Up Fast Enough.
 

You access the air filter by unclipping the air cleaner cover.

Access the throttle body by removing the air cleaner unit (see 96-00 Civic manual). Clean throttle body, including hinges and plate, with carburetor cleaner.

Throttle cable adjustment is also straightforward (see 96-00 Civic manual).

Get your manual here:

http://hondatech.info/downloads/Auto/Manuals/Civic/

RE: Civic Does Not Pick Up Fast Enough.
 

Cool, Thanks For The Help Guys, Ill Work On It As Soon As I Can And Let You Know The Results.

RE: Civic Does Not Pick Up Fast Enough.
 

if its a automatic then thats why.LOL
my automatic sucks for pickup speed unless you stop it... and then it still feels slow to react.

RE: Civic Does Not Pick Up Fast Enough.
 

another possibility: it's a civic

RE: Civic Does Not Pick Up Fast Enough.
 

You could try putting a $4 bottle of Lucas injector cleaner in your tank at the next fill up and see if that improves performance.

RE: Civic Does Not Pick Up Fast Enough.
 

whens the last time you did a tune up? seafoam lately?