2003 Mazda Rx8 Car Lost Power Struggles Hills Slow Pulling Away Also Burning

2003 MAZDA RX8
95,000 MILES
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SIMONSPARK42
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My car has lost power and it struggles up hills and slow pulling away , also have a burning smell from underneath the car and a lot of heat , it's runs ok when u wind it up
Mar 28, 2013 at 7:40 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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sounds like a clogged cat converter

Roy
Apr 24, 2013 at 10:30 AM
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