Dodge B250 Car is slow to accelerate Inspection at your home or office.

Our certified mobile mechanics come to you 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(30)

How A Diagnostic Works

Instantly book a certified mobile mechanic to come to you

Mechanic diagnoses the problem and quotes necessary repairs

Your vehicle is ready to go

Fair, upfront & transparent pricing for all services

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to you now.

Customer Ratings

(30)

Car is slow to accelerate Inspection Service

How much does a Car is slow to accelerate Inspection cost?

On average, the cost for a Dodge B250 Car is slow to accelerate Inspection is $95 with $0 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
1991 Dodge B250V6-3.9LService typeCar is slow to accelerate InspectionEstimate$114.99Shop/Dealer Price$124.99 - $132.49
1984 Dodge B250L6-3.7LService typeCar is slow to accelerate InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
1985 Dodge B250V8-5.2LService typeCar is slow to accelerate InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
1992 Dodge B250V6-3.9LService typeCar is slow to accelerate InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$104.99 - $112.48
1984 Dodge B250V8-5.9LService typeCar is slow to accelerate InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.02 - $112.55
1985 Dodge B250V8-5.9LService typeCar is slow to accelerate InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
1990 Dodge B250V8-5.2LService typeCar is slow to accelerate InspectionEstimate$99.99Shop/Dealer Price$109.87 - $117.28
1992 Dodge B250V8-5.9LService typeCar is slow to accelerate InspectionEstimate$99.99Shop/Dealer Price$110.24 - $117.94
Show example Dodge B250 Car is slow to accelerate Inspection prices

A car that is getting fuel and is properly tuned should take off quickly when the accelerator is pressed. A vehicle that is sluggish or slow to accelerate can be dangerous, especially at intersections and on-ramps.

Modern cars have a very complex system that delivers fuel to the engine and rids of the vehicle of exhaust gases. A failure in any part of this system can lead to a car that is slow to accelerate. In the majority of cases, the problem can be traced back to the fuel system.

A vehicle that is slow to accelerate should be repaired immediately as it can be dangerous to drive.

How this system works:

The fuel system is responsible for supplying fuel to the engine. Fuel is mixed with air, atomized and vaporized in the intake system, which provides power to drive the pistons of the engine. There are a variety of different fuel system types but most of them have the same basic parts.

The fuel tank stores the gasoline. Fuel is pulled through the fuel lines by the fuel pump and is fed into the fuel injectors. Older cars have a carburetor and throttle body injectors instead of fuel injectors. The fuel injectors spray gasoline into the cylinders where it is mixed with air and then ignites during the compression stage. The result is an explosion that moves the pistons.

Common reasons for this to happen:

  • Bad or Clogged Fuel Injector: Fuel injectors can become clogged due to contaminates in the fuel. Fuel injectors, by their very nature, must be very precise in controlling the amount of fuel that goes into the combustion chamber so they have very small passages that deliver the fuel. Over time these tiny passages will become clogged which impedes the delivery of fuel.

When an injector is clogged it can degrade the performance of the vehicle and the car may accelerate slowly or feel that it does not have enough power. Other symptoms include a rough idle, a vehicle that is hard to start and a decrease in fuel efficiency.

  • Defective Fuel Pump: The fuel pump pulls the fuel from the gas tank to the engine via the fuel lines. If the pump stops working, malfunctions, or becomes clogged, it will not supply enough fuel to the injectors. This can cause the vehicle to accelerate slowly, or even sputter and stall, especially at high speeds.

  • Clogged Fuel Filter: The job of the fuel filter is to filter out containments in the fuel and if it becomes clogged it can restrict the amount of fuel that reaches the injectors. This can cause a vehicle to accelerate slowly. Fuel filters are designed to be replaced on a regular basis.

  • Dirty Airflow Sensor: This part detects the mass of air that enters the fuel injection system and hands that information off to the engines’ computer which allows the computer to deliver the proper amount of fuel to the air. These sensors can become dirty or malfunction over time, which results in the wrong data being sent to the computer. A slow accelerating car is the result of this incorrect data. It may also trigger the Check Engine light.

  • Leaking Fuel Line: A leak in the fuel line will drain off enough fuel that it leaves a shortage for the injectors. This not only affects the performance of the car but will also create a dangerous situation. If you smell gasoline in the vicinity of the car or see a puddle of fuel underneath the vehicle, the car should be inspected and repaired immediately.

  • Vacuum Leak: A leak in the vacuum system can affect the ability of the car’s computer system to properly regulate the fuel to air ratio. One of the major symptoms of a vacuum leak is a car that is slow to accelerate or feels like it has a lack of power. In addition the check engine light will probably illuminate.

  • Failing Catalytic Converter: A failing or clogged catalytic converter will prevent the proper amount of air from going into the engine. In most cases the vehicle will run hotter than normal, will accelerate slowly and feel like there is a loss of power. Issues with the catalytic converter tend to be fairly expensive repairs.

What to expect:

A top-rated mobile mechanic will come to your home or office to determine the source and cause of the car is slow to accelerate issue, ​and will then provide a detailed inspection report that includes the scope and cost of the necessary repairs.

How it's done:

The mechanic will check your car's fuel system for leaks and any defective parts. This includes fuel injectors, fuel pump, fuel filter, airflow sensors and other important components related to the vehicle's slow acceleration. It may be necessary to test drive the car in order to verify the acceleration issue and provide an accurate diagnosis.

How important is this service?

A car that accelerates slowly is a dangerous vehicle to drive, especially at intersections and on ramps. Failing to fix simple fuel system problems will often lead to a more expensive repair down the road and eventually a car that may not run at all. A slow accelerating car should be inspected and repaired as soon as possible.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee


Meet some of our expert Dodge mechanics

Real customer reviews from Dodge owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(30)

Rating Summary
29
1
0
0
0
29
1
0
0
0

Joel

21 years of experience
987 reviews
Joel
21 years of experience
Dodge B250 V8-5.2L - Car is not starting - Jacksonville, Florida
Great experience

Sam

17 years of experience
115 reviews
Sam
17 years of experience
Dodge B250 V8-5.2L - Loud clicking noise when I turn the car - San Diego, California
Excellent

Calvin

13 years of experience
22 reviews
Calvin
13 years of experience
Dodge B250 V8-5.2L - Car is not starting - Euclid, Ohio
Calvin was great. He was very nice, knew what he doing, and didn't invent false issues with my van to charge me for.

Caster

28 years of experience
176 reviews
Caster
28 years of experience
Dodge B250 V8-5.2L - Car is not starting - Petaluma, California
This was a big deal for me. This was my work van... and I've been let down numerous times from my old mechanic. So imagine a contractor getting in his van for the day to do jobs and it would not start... 4 times in a month! That's as about as it gets for vehicle problems for a contractor and I need to get my jobs done. So, I have to take everything I need out (I always forget something) and load it into my personal 2 door SUV. Not fun. Anyway, Caster did what my other mechanics could not and it was MASSIVE! Not only did he fix the problem, but did it where it cost me next to nothing... AND found the REAL problem. Thank you!

Excellent Rating

(30)

Rating Summary
29
1
0
0
0
29
1
0
0
0
Number of Dodge B250 services completed
330+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Dodge MECHANICS
1400+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

How to Register a Car in Iowa
Moving Moving to a new area can be a bit of a stressful situation due to the wide variety of things that have to be handled when attempting to get settled in. For new residents to the state of Iowa,...
How to Diagnose and Repair a Faulty Windshield Washer Pump
The The role of your vehicle’s windshield washer pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/windshield-washer-pump-replacement) is to take the washer fluid from the reservoir and circulate it through the tubes to the car’s windshield washer nozzles (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/windshield-washer-nozzles-replacement). The nozzles then spray the washer fluid on...
B1937 OBD-II Trouble Code: Air Bag Passenger Pressure Switch Circuit
B1937 means there is an issue with the airbag pressure switch on the passenger side, probably due to a malfunctioning electrical component.

A large clunking noise is coming from the front left of my car anytime I start my car, and anytime I go over a pothole/speedbump

Hi, thanks for writing in. If simply starting your car causes a clunk, then you may have another damaged motor or transmission mount (there are 4 total). You should replace all 4 mounts. When one mount fails, it allows excess...

My low coolant indicator light came on and the radiator was low and the reservoir tank was totally empty

Hi there. From the description you have provided, my thought is, your vehicle has a coolant leak (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/coolant-is-leaking-inspection). Assuming you added to the cooling system, would account for the temperature gauge returning to normal and low coolant indicator going off....

False "open rear access door open" msg. And lights aren't coming on inside when rear door really does open? Can this be reset

Hi Jasmine. Thanks for contacting us today. In most cases, this error message is activated when there is a failure of the rear door sensor. Sometimes an exposed electrical wire that is connected to the sensor can cause this to...

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (855) 347-2779 · hi@yourmechanic.com