Q: I can't accelerate or go fast while driving - 2002 Nissan Sentra

asked by on November 12, 2016

When I fully step on the accelerator the vehicle will be moving at a speed of 40kmh and I can't even over take other vehicles

My car has 15000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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