1989 Mercedes Benz C230 Very slow to get up to speed

1989 MERCEDES BENZ C230
175,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CSUE1150
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The car starts fine but it will take a long time to get up to driving speed. Does only about 10-15 miles and hour before it gets to driving speed
May 21, 2010 at 5:25 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Inspect and test all the following listed below and get back with some results

Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position sensor.
Manifold absolute pressure sensor.
EGR Valve
Fuel pressure regulator leaking or defective fuel pump.
False air leakage.
Fuel contamination.
Foul/defective spark plugs.
Open spark plug wires.
Ignition coil/Coil packs defective.
Incorrect ignition timing.
Cap and rotor.

Note:If it doesn't apply disregard.
May 21, 2010 at 5:56 PM