my 318ti compact seems sluggish

[krovax]

Hi all im from the uk and i got my 318ti 1999 reg only done 60,000 miles at the start of december was great very pokey for a lil car but about 2 weeks ago my car started to seem slower and sluggish when i put me foot down it just doesnt seem to want to go like it use to it takes longer to pick up and go use to pick up around 2,500-3,500 revs but now its like 5,500-6,000 revs this is my first bmw so dont know what it could be if any one could help me out would be great thanks .

[simplemec]

Before spending money on things that you might not need, Purchase a fuel / injector cleaner, pour that into the gas tank, Second replace your fuel filter, (location is under need the car, on the driver side). Third , check your air filter make sure its not clogged. this will probably cost you around 35 dollars in parts. Also check for tansmission leaks.

[TheFlyingScotsman]

Hey man, maybe you are just getting used to the car?
I take my pals out in it and im used to it now, but the think its fast! lol

[Mallard]

if you notice that the fuel consumption is dropping too, then look at your lambda / o2 sensor, might be good idea as the fuel mixture will be way of, and the engine will run like a dog.

[krovax]

forgot to say the engine and the exhaust both sound louder from when i first got her

[Mallard]

you may have a manifold leak, that could cuase excess noise and a loss of power.. have you been thrashing it about young man!

[krovax]

nope this is why im confused about the power loss where on the manifold could i have a leak ?