Why does my car struggle to reach high revs?
While the fuel filter is the most common problem with the fuel system and is the easiest to fix, a lack of power could also point to issues with the fuel line or the fuel pump. If fuel injectors are either clogged or leaking, this can cause the car to struggle when trying to reach high revs.
What causes a car to lose power after 70K miles?
The MAF (Mass Air Flow) Sensor. A bad or going-bad MAF can cause the loss of power. These are usually good to 70K miles. A bad MAF sensor might produce a sudden reduction in car power, but the normal failure mode is a gradual loss of power over weeks.
When does the engine lose power when driving?
Engine revs and loses power when driving. I have had this car in for a fix at two different dealers. When driving at highway speeds the tachometer revs to 5 or 6,000 RPMs car loses power. The first fix was a problem with the cruise control cable.
What causes a 7.3 power stroke engine to die?
Keep a spare in your glove box. Under Valve Cover Harness (UVCH) Connectors are another common fault on the 7.3 Power Stroke. When these come loose or get shorted they can cause rough running conditions to the point where the truck sounds like it has 17* timing and it lopes bad and will often die and sputter.
What happens when you accelerate to 2000 rpm?
Boat wil accelerate to 2000 rpm then won’t go any faster. Reverse works fine, and the engine revs all the way up when boat wil accelerate to 2000 rpm then wont go any faster. Reverse… I purchased a used 2003 Sea Ray weekender that had been laid up for a year..
Engine revs and loses power when driving. I have had this car in for a fix at two different dealers. When driving at highway speeds the tachometer revs to 5 or 6,000 RPMs car loses power. The first fix was a problem with the cruise control cable.
Why does my boat not go over 2000 rpm?
Boat won’t go over 2000 rpm on one engine – the other one is fine. The one pops and kinda has a rattling noise. Both engines worked fine before. … read more
The MAF (Mass Air Flow) Sensor. A bad or going-bad MAF can cause the loss of power. These are usually good to 70K miles. A bad MAF sensor might produce a sudden reduction in car power, but the normal failure mode is a gradual loss of power over weeks.