Q: Truck doesn't rev up until a few seconds after i press the accelerator.
I press the accelerator and it doesn't speed up until a few seconds later. Also it takes forever to speed up once it is moving. Its like theres a lag between the pedal and the engine. I put sea foam through the fuel lines, fresh battery, fresh oil and filter. It does start up but takes forever to accelerate.
My car has 98392 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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