car starts fine but when accelerating feels as if is holding back as if it almost needs to cough and clear something new petrol filter fitted still no better i
Most likely the MAF sensor/AKA mass air flow sensor. disconnect the sensor and drive the car around the block. It should accelerate fine but just be running rough (BOUNCY REVS ETC) if that is the case its the MAF thats needs changing.
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