What Causes the Jerking Sensation When Accelerating a Car?
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Reasons for the jerking sensation when accelerating a car are as follows: Carbon Buildup: Carbon buildup is a major enemy of the engine, and no car can escape it. Excessive carbon buildup can lead to various malfunctions, some of which are even difficult to diagnose. Therefore, many auto repairs follow this approach: if a car's malfunction cannot be identified, start by cleaning the carbon buildup, then look for other issues, using the elimination method. Carbon buildup typically occurs in the throttle valve, piston tops, and intake valves. Solution: Clean the carbon buildup. Spark Plugs Need Replacement: Spark plugs cannot be used indefinitely just because they are not faulty. Even if they are not damaged, an increased electrode gap, severe carbon buildup, or even partial electrode burn-off can lead to insufficient ignition energy. Insufficient energy causes incorrect ignition timing, delayed ignition, incomplete combustion, increased fuel consumption, accelerated carbon buildup, and reduced power. Clogged Intake or Fuel System: This is usually caused by long-term failure to replace the air filter or fuel filter. Excessive dirt can lead to poor air intake or fuel supply, resulting in reduced power. Therefore, basic vehicle maintenance, such as changing the oil and the three filters (air, oil, and fuel), must be done on time and as needed. The air filter, in particular, has a significant impact. If it is not dirty, it does not need replacement. If it is dirty, replace it, as poor air intake efficiency can lead to other issues. Solution: Regularly replace the oil and the three filters.
