Need to be heavy on the gas peddle to get the car to go

2002 CHEVROLET IMPALA
120,000 MILES
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PIPERJET721
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Just the other day my cars check engine light came on. It a 2002 Chevy impala ls with 120000 miles. Now, I have to push the gas peddle harder to get the car to go. The rpm's are not reving up so I know that it's not the tranission slipping.
Aug 11, 2012 at 2:19 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Get a scan to retrieve the trouble code and post them here. Most parts stores provides free scanning services.
Aug 11, 2012 at 2:40 AM
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