My nitro vehicle is brand new, but it has poor performance and acceleration?
Don’t be alarmed, this is usually remedied by making one/more adjustments. First, make sure you are not using old or contaminated fuel (for more information please check out our Nitro Fuel Guide located in our Learning Center). Second, check the glow plug and make sure it is not ruined or old. Third, make sure the carburetor is properly adjusted (if you need help, please see our Nitro Starter Guide located in our Learning Center). Fourth, make sure the air filter in not dirty (as poor airflow will result in diminished performance. Lastly, check to see if the spur gear is stripped or worn. [Back To Top] • My nitro engine doesn’t start – what might be causing the problem? There are two main causes, a glow plug problem or an incorrect fuel / air mixture. It is important that the glow plug work properly. When a glow plug is working properly, it will burn a bright orange. However, a bad glow plug will not generate enough heart to burn or light the fuel / air mixture in the cylinder. The two
