My car, for the last 6 months, has been sluggish while going uphill(any incline at all), pushing 3,000 RPMs just to get past 28 MPH. It is pretty much okay on a flat surface. The Service Engine Light has been on as well. I replaced the spark plugs and wires. What else could it be?
2007-06-21 03:05:04 · 7 answers · asked by utopian_wildfire 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Had a similar problem with my 97 Saturn. The end result was my catalytic converter was plugged. Replaced that and the car ran perfect.
2007-06-21 04:14:44 · answer #1 · answered by limabee69 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like an emission related problem, and you may have to have the EGR valve replaced. Why would you drive 6 months with the light on?
2007-06-21 03:09:33 · answer #2 · answered by rex_rrracefab 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the car to Autozone and ask them to use their OBD-II code analyzer to scan the codes stored in your system. They can give you a better idea of what needs to be fixed. In fact, get the codes and have them translate them into english, and then come back and we'll try to help you out.
Next time, don't wait 6 months to do this.
2007-06-21 04:08:46 · answer #3 · answered by Scott H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop by an autozone store and have them read the codes for you. That way you will know what's wrong and they should be able to tell you what parts you need to fix the problem. Either that or take it to a Pontiac dealer and get it fixed. good luck.
2007-06-21 03:13:00 · answer #4 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to get the computer error code read out, but it may be an oxygen sensor code that indicates your engine is misfiring and producing a too rich or too lean air/fuel mixture.
http://www.samarins.com/diagnose/checkengine.html
2007-06-21 03:13:11 · answer #5 · answered by bobweb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what did the scan say...it will point in right direction.[[mostly] could b sign of bad torque converter...ever ck fluid.?
2007-06-21 03:12:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be any number of sensors. O2 sensor, EGR, etc.
2007-06-21 03:08:39 · answer #7 · answered by Yes I am here!! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋