Ok I've got a 92 Civic DX 5 speed and when its been running for a while, why does it slowly but surely lose a butt load of power. Usually i can give it about 1/10th of the pedal as im letting off the clutch when i just start it up. But when its been running for a while it takes me pushing down the pedal for a split second for the throttle to catch up and then i can let off the clutch and go. My car does also have really bad overheating problems to but i think thats cause i bypassed the Heater core, and the hose is kinda crimped... But theres nothing i can really do...
2007-04-10 20:34:55 · 9 answers · asked by azphault502 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I just replaced the timing belt on it and i kno its exactly right... But can a simple thermostat relly throw a car off and take power???
2007-04-10 20:42:02 · update #1
the heater cor has nothing to do with it, it is designed to cool without that. I am guessing that when it is warm some type of something is putting additiona load on the engine.. like a pugged catilitic converter, ( exaust) or draging breaks, or a power steering pump going tight ect...
2007-04-10 20:40:11 · answer #1 · answered by Joel 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
With regards to the thermostat it can ruin your engine, if it's running hot it takes more power to make it run and it is wearing more. Change out the thermostat and get the crimp out of the radiator hose. If that doesn't clear up the temp problem, you are going to have to do a little more reseach.
2007-04-10 20:49:27 · answer #2 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi
if you think the overheating problem is a clue then a blown headgasket from the combustion area to the water system is a possibility to explain both problems. Or a slipping clutch causes overheating.
Look at the state of the spark plugs if it's petrol engine. Drain the water look for "gunge" and white "crud"
Check inside the air filter etc. etc. you need a few more symptoms/ clues to work out what it is, I think - Paul
2007-04-10 20:58:27 · answer #3 · answered by Paul D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We need more information to help. Is the engine fuel injected or carburated ? (the idle may be set too low) Is the catalytic converter clogged ? (if so then the engine would have a hard time idling properly). Does it have an automatic transmission ? (if so torque converter could be cause of trouble). MAF sensor or oxygen sensors (in modern cars) can also cause the symptom you've described. Edit your question by adding more details and we might be able to give better answers to help you out.
2016-05-17 08:12:01 · answer #4 · answered by milagro 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, if its getting hot,it can cause loss of power,because its making the valves too hot.better get that hose fixed,sonuds like its cutting off the water flow and making it hot.you say theres nothing you can do?,sure theres is,you can go to auto zone and get a hose to fit it,so it wont be kinked.it wont cost very much.
2007-04-11 04:45:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
overheating will rob the car of power, worn rings, bad valves, and all kinds of things...from the sounds of it is in need of major repairs.....there are no cheap fixes.....
2007-04-10 20:40:23 · answer #6 · answered by Twinkie Thief 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like timing
get it tuned
there is an advance mechanism tied into vacuum system (exhaust manifold tube)
2007-04-10 20:38:31 · answer #7 · answered by q6656303 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try changing your fuel filter, and your thermostat.
2007-04-10 20:38:40 · answer #8 · answered by hairballdave 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the motor needs a tune-up
2007-04-10 20:42:03 · answer #9 · answered by smokey 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋