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Speed Loss 

Posted By : Erica Ogawa-Wiggin, 28-Nov-2005, 08:31pm

Hi

I am new to Herald AND I am new to all cars.

Would like to work on my Herald and learn more but so far I have been heavily relying on my mechanic. if you could teach me some tips (like I'm 5 yrs old) that would save me some doughs for my turkey!!

Legality aside, my Herald used to do 90mph, but lately it's doing 75mph at MAX and it takes ages to get that fast. Sometimes it only does 60+ for what seems like forever.

I do suspect it's weather as the problem is more apparent in early mornings. But I do fear for sudden break-downs, and would like to cheack up on it if I could. (And more than anything, 60mph is way too slow to do motorways.)

What is the good starting point to look? I have Haynes, but cannot understand anything in it, or even where to look!

Any tips or suggestions appreciated.

Thank you xx

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