Why does my car hesitate when accelerating at low speed?
Lately, my 2013 Chevy Silverado does this weird lag thing when I hit the gas. It seems to drive ok once it’s going, but what would make it hesitate when accelerating at low speed?
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
If your car hesitates when accelerating at low speed, you likely have a lean air-to-fuel mixture—meaning the gas getting to your engine doesn’t have the correct mix of fuel and air.
Here are the most common problems that could cause your car’s engine to hesitate:
Bad fuel: Make sure that you are putting the right
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