2003 Oldsmobile Alero

2003 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
Avatar
JWILSON1027
  • MEMBER
  • 1 POST
Engine Performance problem
2003 Oldsmobile Alero 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

when accelerating tach goes up but car does not go faster unless i feather back on pedal and then press down again, also have whistling sound when accelerating
Apr 6, 2010 at 3:38 PM
Advertisement
Avatar
LEGITIMATE007
  • CERTIFIED EXPERT
  • 5,121 POSTS
is there a check engine light on?
Apr 7, 2010 at 6:06 AM
Avatar
LEGITIMATE007
  • CERTIFIED EXPERT
  • 5,121 POSTS
first do a really good visual inspection of the vacuum hoses, around the throttle body and take a look at the "accordian" hose going from the air box to the throttle body, for cracks/tears. also, I'm thinking you have a fault in the tps(throttle position sensor.
Apr 7, 2010 at 6:09 AM
Advertisement
Avatar
LEGITIMATE007
  • CERTIFIED EXPERT
  • 5,121 POSTS
if there is a check engine light on , have it scanned at the parts store or autozone,(free) and bring the codes back to me
Apr 7, 2010 at 6:10 AM