What could be wrong if my car looses it's acceleration power?

2008 TOYOTA YARIS
113,000 MILES
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VICKY1984
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I drive a 2008 Toyota Yaris Sedan 1.3. It's a 2nd hand car & I don't have the service history. The car always looses momentum when I reach a steep hill. It's as if I'm standing still & all the other cars are driving past me. I have to change down the gear to atleast 2 in order to get it moving properly. The exhaust pipe also makes alot of noise when I start the car or when I'm driving. It sounds like a blocked chest.
Jan 27, 2012 at 9:03 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Go to this link for more information:http://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-has-low-power-output
Jan 27, 2012 at 9:06 AM
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