Re: Acceration problems

From: Sam Parthemer (srp@home.com)
Date: Sun Nov 15 1998 - 16:48:40 EST


My '95 V8 4x2 just hit 99000 miles, and about 250 miles back I had a
CAT replaced because the original came apart. Your mileage is close
to mine.. maybe you have a plugged CAT???

Sam '95 SLT

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From: HKUSP40578@ao.com <HKUSP40578@ao.com>
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Date: Sunday, November 15, 1998 12:42 PM
Subject: DML: Acceration problems

>My 93 Dakota V6 4x4 auto with 96,000 miles has an acceleration problem.
>Lately it seems like I have to push down on the gas pedal farther to get
>going from a stop. I test drove a 94 Dakota V6 with 75,000 miles on it to
>compare how far I have to push down on the gas pedal, and this Dakota was
>very responsive. My truck doesnt burn and oil and the gas mileage is still
>the same, but its like my truck takes a long time to get going. Past 25-30
>mph acceleration is fine, and over 50 its great. Is my first gear going in
>my tranny??? I have always changed the tranny fluid, gasket, and filter
>every 25-30,000 miles. When the truck shifts at like 15-20 I can tell its
>there cause it shifts hard and solid. SO the tranny isnt slipping. I have
>heard by about adjusting the kickdown cable but this really leads to other
>problems. Any suggestions???
>Kyle
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