schan1w

Recently on my 07 with 19K miles I feel some drag for a second or so when I accelerate (changing lanes to pass on the highway). It almost feels as if I have the parking brake on. It takes a second or so before things feel normal again. It might just be my imagination too, not sure. Anyone else experience anything like this?

LexGX

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How hard are you accelerating? Like are you stomping on the gas pedal or easily easing up on the gas? I've notice that there is a little lag when i stomp on the gas pedal quick and hard.....

schan1w

Hard accelerating. It's funny because it doesn't feel like a lag, but most like a drag (I feel resistance, like braking). Maybe the resistance is just the weight.

LexGX

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Its the weight...our vehicle weighs a ton.

LexGX

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It would probably help if you put it in gear and then hit the gas.

gsobol

That's exactly what I do. On the highway you can easily downshift to 3rd. This is generally quicker and smoother than slamming on the gas.

gsobol

I think it's actually 2 tons.

LexGX

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Well on my gx, i took out the rear seats, carpet, spare tires, etc. and now it only weighs about a ton. lol

Linko

I notice a slightly longer hesitation in the summer, when the a/c is working hard. But mostly I think it's just a delay in the transmission deciding whether to downshift or stick with the high gear.

gsobol

Hot weather will affect performance. A/C is working, alternator is working harder, and the mechanical fan puts more drag on the drive train.

The G Man

Maybe you got a bad tank of gas.

schan1w

I think it's the summer heat and the AC running. Just realized I notice this lag more in the past month or two.