engine sluggish

[redfox8]

hey peeps happy easter. it could be all in my head but it seems to me that my saxo is losing power, just want to know if there is anything i need to check to get my performance back.was thinking bout gettin an induction kit but just want to check other stuff first and to get other peoples opinion.

[Mr_P]

Does it just feel slower than before? or is it misfiring, etc.

When was the last time it was serviced?

[redfox8]

hey mr_p it was serviced bout 4months. it feels slower than before,its not misfiring just feels slower.

[Mr_P]

Get a compression test done matey.

[redfox8]

how do i do that?am guessin il have to take it to garage

[Mr_P]

Easier to take it to a garage to be honest with you. It will just check your valves, piston rigs and head gasket are all in good condition. If you are losing pressure then the car will feel sluggish.

Could also be a partly blocked air intake/filter. Clogged fuel filter..

Then there's always the fact that it may just be in your imagination :P

[Stembo69]

Hi,
i'd agree with the other guys about getting a good service done it on.I have a Pipercross X induction cone and i feel it has added a little perfomrance from 3000 rpm upwards but has reduced performance on initial acceleration, although it does help to gove a great sound with an uprated decatted exhast