When accelerating the engine seems to be cutting on petrol consumption, what could be the problem?

2004 RENAULT CLIO
187,000 MILES
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When accelerating the car seems to be cutting petrol and it moved very slow when the rave counter is on 50-60.
Apr 10, 2012 at 7:23 AM
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any warning lights on? is it stick or automatic?
Apr 10, 2012 at 7:42 AM
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its a manual 5 forward and no warning lights.
Apr 10, 2012 at 7:57 AM
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so when you accelerate to 5000/6000 rpm(tachometer) it seems to peak off and slow? that's awful high rpm to be using? engine is not designed to operate in that range.
Apr 10, 2012 at 8:06 AM