Loses power when going up hills...

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ehoff121
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Re: Loses power when going up hills...

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When you step on the gas pedal, you use more air, more fuel, and more spark.

Have you checked/changed the air filter? Has the fuel system ever been serviced? Is the alternator/battery original?

If it were transmission, the RPMs would likely increase not bog down.

Another potential cause could be seized brake calipers- check the brake pads for excessive wear.
2005 Pontiac Vibe AWD - Platinum
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MacGyver
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Re: Loses power when going up hills...

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Is the check engine light on? Clogged injectors?
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jolt
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Re: Loses power when going up hills...

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Plugged exhaust system, bad catalytic converter. All kinds of things can cause power loss. With out more information from testing, it's only guessing.

If the air can't get out, it can't come in. Check engine vacuum at idle. Google about it>
ehoff121
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Re: Loses power when going up hills...

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One of the nice things about this site is that nobody will demand that you turn it in :D

We're just a bunch of helpful folks!
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gtv237
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Re: Loses power when going up hills...

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DRVibe wrote:So embarrassing.... Air filter changed and wow it runs without a hitch. Thanks for the help!

Now, if you'll excuse me I have to go find my "Man Card" so I can turn it in... :roll:
Wow I would like to see that old air filter. I've never seen one so bad that it causes drivability problems.
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