New to engines...Dealer wont help
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New to engines...Dealer wont help
Ok, so like i said, im new to engine diagnostics and stuff and i dont kno wats wrong with my car. I've taken it in twice now and both times the dealer said nothings wrong, but i think they just dont wanna mess with it. I've notice it starts to lose power around 4k rpms and it really doesnt have the same pull it used to. I also cant go more than about 2 runs before the temp starts getting pretty high (highest was 227 on the DIC, normal is 187)
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Go to autozone and ask them to check your OBD II ADL for DTC (codes). The codes are from the self diagnostic system in the Engine Control Module (ECM) and will help find the problem. Watch how they do it -- you can buy a code reader and do this yourself.
check your coolant level, check the coolant for oil and vise versa, and see if you can rent a compression tester from autozone or somthing and do a compression test
given the fact that your temp is high, and your loosing power, your safest bet is to start with the most seriously possible problem and work your way down from there
given the fact that your temp is high, and your loosing power, your safest bet is to start with the most seriously possible problem and work your way down from there
i only read the part about the temps which is normal but the powerloss could be due to heatsoak so yea.... cheack your IAT2 temps.
what car do you have that would also help i was only assuming you had a sc.
what car do you have that would also help i was only assuming you had a sc.
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nice to hear the temp isnt a problem, but wat should i do about getting my power back? i used to(me timing, could be human error, lol) 0-60 in 9.7-9.9 and now cant get under like 10.8. its an auto by the way
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usually 195-210 is ok when your pushing your car 220 and up something is definitely wrong. Like someone said, check the coolant.
It could be anything causing lost of power. If its still under warranty, take it to another dealer and tell them to test drive it and see what happens from there.
It could be anything causing lost of power. If its still under warranty, take it to another dealer and tell them to test drive it and see what happens from there.