Q: Car will only go if you slowly press the pedal for a slow take off 1986 Oldsmobile Delta 88
The car will only take off slowly but if you press the pedal to the floor it doesn't take off like its supposed too I'm confused and can someone please tell me what this possible could be but after you go it's drives perfect it's just the initial take off
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