Acceleration problem

2000 MITSUBISHI LANCER
25,850 MILES • 1.8L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ROCOELHO
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Hi,

My car Mitsubishi Dion. It will not go over 2,500 rpm's.
Dec 11, 2018 at 12:42 AM
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Hello,

Is the check engine light on? It sounds like you have a clogged catalytic converter but to be sure lets run down this guide:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-catalytic-converter

This guide can help as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-has-low-power-output

Please run down these guides and report back.

Cheers, Ken
Dec 12, 2018 at 10:45 AM
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ROCOELHO
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Hi Ken,

Note that check engine light is not on but I will try as per you explanation, and revert back to you.

Thanks
Dec 12, 2018 at 8:44 PM
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Please get back to me with the results.
Dec 14, 2018 at 9:31 AM
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ROCOELHO
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Thank Ken,

I will do that.
Dec 14, 2018 at 10:34 PM
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ROCOELHO
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Dear Ken,

Note that I have try to change the clogged catalytic, but still doing the same!
Dec 28, 2018 at 10:11 PM
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How is the fuel pump or fuel filter? Let's test the fuel pressure and fuel filter. here is a guide to help walk you thought he steps you can rent a gauge for free at the auto parts store:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

this guide can help as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-has-low-power-output

Please run down these guides and report back.

Dec 29, 2018 at 11:12 AM
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ROCOELHO
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Thanks ken,

The problem is I don't know the location of the fuel filter .

Mitsubishi DION 2000 Year 2005
Dec 30, 2018 at 11:10 PM
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It should be back at the fuel tank, follow the fuel line from the tank to the engine.
Dec 31, 2018 at 11:02 AM
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ROCOELHO
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Thanks Ken,

I will do that and let you know!
Jan 1, 2019 at 8:28 PM