Sluggish acceleration, ideas.

[rob88]

Hi, I've had my ictdi 2004 for about 5 years now, currently on 240,000. I have changed lots of normal wear and tear bits over the years.
Noticed the engine while running fine is perhaps feeling the high mileage, looking at making it a bit more responsive.
What could I change or do that could potentially make a difference to the engine, glow plugs? Decent air filter? Engine flush? Egr removal and clean?
I don't want an egr blank. Just looking for ideas or should I just leave it as it is.
I feel the acceleration is sluggish, seems to be running fine otherwise.
Thanks

 

[stellamon]

All a good to do list. Not sure the glow plugs would help. When did you do the fuel filter last?

 

[rob88]

Change fuel filter once a year before MOT, so it's 6 months old.
Do glow plugs make a difference? Potentially been in there for a very long time. Probably thinking of cleaning the egr, reckon that's clogged up, I do drive quite pedestrian until the MOT.

 

[stellamon]

I think that would be a good start. Do you use the bosch fuel filter?

 

[rob88]

Yes always Bosch. Oil and air filter cheap ones, change oil twice year.
Think firstly perhaps sort the egr and glow plugs.