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diminished power

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#1 ·
i have had the car for 1 week. i waited this till this weekend as i wanted to use the car only after a thorough SLS fluid clean out..
so
1) idles smooth, and steady at 550ish
2) no hesitation on acceleration
3) cruises great. with no juddering
4) kick down is good
but the car feel very underpowered.( not in any comparative way )
i have to press the gas a long way to get the car moving and only then it moves slowly. mid cruise acceleration is very slow as well. and needs a big push of the gas make anything happen.
where do i start?
thanks
 
#2 ·
I take it that you are talking about your 92 500 SEL. Adjust the bowden cable. Located by the firewall center. Easy to adjust with air cleaner off. Take up the slack so when throttle is pressed the kickdown is engaged. Made a world of difference on mine.
 
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