# Dragging **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [September 12, 2007, 4:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dragging/4505 "2007-09-12T16:59:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![flem33](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e47c2d/32.png) [@flem33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/flem33)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2007, 4:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dragging/4505/1 "2007-09-12T16:59:40Z")
I’ve got a 2002 Toyota Celica automatic. The car feels like it’s dragging a trailer. Even though there is none. First I thought the brakes were locked up. Got them checked, no go. Then I thought it was the transmission, got it checked. Not that either. Anyone got any ideas? I perplexed. ---
**Author:** ![ok4450](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e9bcb4/32.png) [@ok4450](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ok4450)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2007, 5:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dragging/4505/2 "2007-09-12T17:11:17Z")
Any Check Engine Light on? Any excessive RPMs as compared to speed? Fuel mileage down? Just pondering if you may have a clogged converter or not. ---
**Author:** ![flem33](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e47c2d/32.png) [@flem33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/flem33)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2007, 5:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dragging/4505/3 "2007-09-12T17:14:22Z")
No excessive rpm’s. No check engine light. No excessive fuel consumption. ---
**Author:** ![Joseph\_E\_Meehan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/joseph_e_meehan/32/21_2.png) [@Joseph\_E\_Meehan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joseph_E_Meehan)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2007, 5:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dragging/4505/4 "2007-09-12T17:25:42Z")
How about getting the computer checked to see if it has any stored error codes. You may have codes even if the light is not on. Some places will do it for free. Try Autozone or Advanced Auto Parts ---
**Author:** ![flem33](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e47c2d/32.png) [@flem33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/flem33)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2007, 5:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dragging/4505/5 "2007-09-12T17:33:46Z")
When they checked the transmission they ran the codes. No go. ---
**Author:** ![mcparadise](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mcparadise/32/32_2.png) [@mcparadise](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcparadise)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2007, 5:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dragging/4505/6 "2007-09-12T17:37:46Z")
Are the tires correctly inflated? How much excess weight in the car? Are the wheels properly aligned? Is the ignition timing correct? Is the fuel filter clogged? ---
**Author:** ![mcparadise](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mcparadise/32/32_2.png) [@mcparadise](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcparadise)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2007, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dragging/4505/7 "2007-09-12T17:39:22Z")
You say the transmission was “checked.” What does that mean? Has the fluid ever been replaced? Does the car need new spark plugs? ---
**Author:** ![flem33](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e47c2d/32.png) [@flem33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/flem33)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2007, 5:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dragging/4505/8 "2007-09-12T17:45:41Z")
Check tires once a week, full up. Car is empty except for spare. Alignment OK. Dealer says trans is fine. All fluids checked and replaced at recommended intervals.I don’t think it has a fuel filter. It doesn’t say I have to replace it. ---
**Author:** ![flem33](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e47c2d/32.png) [@flem33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/flem33)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2007, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dragging/4505/9 "2007-09-12T17:56:33Z")
Wouldn’t the car run rough if the timing was off. It runs fine except. Wouldn’t a clogged fuel filter make it run rough too? ---
**Author:** ![TJScott2012](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e68b1a/32.png) [@TJScott2012](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TJScott2012)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2007, 6:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dragging/4505/10 "2007-09-12T18:22:53Z")
e brake off? ---
**Author:** ![flem33](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e47c2d/32.png) [@flem33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/flem33)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2007, 6:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dragging/4505/11 "2007-09-12T18:57:03Z")
DUH ---
**Author:** ![GreasyJack](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/df705f/32.png) [@GreasyJack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GreasyJack)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2007, 7:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dragging/4505/12 "2007-09-12T19:45:30Z")
If the timing is too far retarded, the car will run okay, but will be lacking power. The base timing shouldn’t really wander on your vehicle, but I do know the older versions of this car occasionally got the Throttle Position Sensor out of adjustment, which will cause the timing to retard, leading to lack of power, but it usually wouldn’t be bad enough to set off an engine code. ---
**Author:** ![flem33](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e47c2d/32.png) [@flem33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/flem33)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2007, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dragging/4505/13 "2007-09-12T19:58:02Z")
How do I check for that? ---
**Author:** ![cappy208](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/cappy208/32/31_2.png) [@cappy208](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cappy208)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2007, 11:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dragging/4505/14 "2007-09-12T23:37:02Z")
change the fuel filter. the ebrake suggestion was NOT that far off the mark… DUH have you actually checked the wheels after short drive, to feel for excess heat at each of the hubs? although you may not have the ebraek handle pulled up, the cable may be stuck on, thus the idea of checking the ebrake. DOH ---
**Author:** ![ok4450](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e9bcb4/32.png) [@ok4450](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ok4450)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2007, 12:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dragging/4505/15 "2007-09-13T00:06:57Z")
The e-brake suggestion, or even a sticking caliper, is a valid one and there is no reason at all to dismiss the suggestion as DUH; especially since you did not personally check the brakes or wheel movement yourself. ---
**Author:** ![pleasedodgevan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/51bf81/32.png) [@pleasedodgevan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pleasedodgevan)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2007, 2:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dragging/4505/16 "2007-09-13T02:48:09Z")
How about that four wheel alignment? Clogged air filter or just about anything.