Is it possible for your car to randomly feel less powerful?

[aaronon]

I don't know why. . .but I've got it into my head that my 1.2 Polo feels less powerful and not as nippy.

Is this even possible that it loses a small bit of power? . . .it's not overly different. . . I can drive and can still take off quickly and what not. . .but it doesn't feel as. . . quick.

Is this possible? . . .would it not lose a really noticeable amount of power if it was broken?

Can anyone put my mind at ease? . . surely it's all in my mind if there are no warning lights and it still drives normally. . . it just "feel" different all of a sudden.

Hopefully I'm just over reacting.

[RITCHAT]

I don't know why. . .but I've got it into my head that my 1.2 Polo feels less powerful and not as nippy.

Is this even possible that it loses a small bit of power? . . .it's not overly different. . . I can drive and can still take off quickly and what not. . .but it doesn't feel as. . . quick.

Is this possible? . . .would it not lose a really noticeable amount of power if it was broken?

Can anyone put my mind at ease? . . surely it's all in my mind if there are no warning lights and it still drives normally. . . it just "feel" different all of a sudden.

Hopefully I'm just over reacting.

You are probally used to the car and how it goes. The damp air can make a difference and its been mighty wet lately and if the roads are wet this will slow the car a bit.

Have you been driving 30 mph every where if so take her out and give her a good hard run! run I said lol
This sometimes can make the car appear sluggish used to happen all the time with my mums, I used to go up and down the dual carriage way to give it a clear out and the car would be more responsive.

I would check the plugs as you may have a cracked plug and this will cause loss of power.
When was it last serviced? the spark plugs could be knacked.

[aaronon]

Thanks for your answers. . . it has been VERY WET here in Northern Ireland so that could be it

How would I check my plugs to see if they are cracked? Are the easily accessible and at the top of the engine? I'll give them a look tomorrow if you help me out with their location.

It's due its first MOT in November so it'll be due a service close to then (would Volksawagen be the only place to get it done? . . it's been serviced by Volkswagen Official every service so far so I guess that's the only way to make sure it's done right to get my book signed). Would they test the spark plugs for a service?

Thanks again.

[aaronon]

I've been at work all day and still haven't got to check. . .the problem feels like I need to put the accelerator down more, and lifting the clutch up more as I do that to get it moving to a good speed.

[RITCHAT]

I've been at work all day and still haven't got to check. . .the problem feels like I need to put the accelerator down more, and lifting the clutch up more as I do that to get it moving to a good speed.

they should replace the plugs depending on which service it is .. if your engine has a big plastic cover on it you will need to remove it and you will see the ht leads . follow them and the plugs are attached to them and are easily removed using a plug spanner, just remove one at a time and replace each as you go and reconnect the ht lead as you go. you will know if the plugs are done by the colour ideally they should be a greyish colour if black then there is a problem. If it is due a service get them to change the plugs and ask for the old back that you will have marked with a bit of paint so you know that they have definately changed them.

[Turbomier]

maybe the car is faster as before, but you are getting used to it so that way it seems slower.
many people having this problem...