i have a loss of power when i step on the gas

2006 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
830,000 MILES
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BRADRONCHETTO
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i have 2006 2.5L volkswagon jetta, theres just over 90,000 miles on the engine, i have been experiencing a loss of power when i step on the accelerator, i will be driving around 65-70 mph and when i step on the peddle the car just boggs down, it feels like it just sucks the power away, if you have any ideas please let me know. i changed the oil about 2,000 miles ago and also my plugs are about 8 months old, so i dont understand where the loss of power is comming from
Jul 10, 2012 at 7:35 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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timing belt is due and the timing change could do this.

the cat converter may be failing not allowing the engine to breathe.

Roy
Jul 10, 2012 at 7:37 PM
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EXOVCDS
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The 2.5l engine does not have a timing belt... it uses chains!

Thomas
Jul 11, 2012 at 4:53 AM
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VWSCOTT
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i have seen the fuel filters cause this moreso on the 05 and up. as always, diagnostics.
Jul 11, 2012 at 8:55 AM
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