Car losing acceleration when accelerating too fast or going uphill?

Tiny
HUFFA440
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  • 2013 DODGE DURANGO
  • 3.6L
  • V6
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 132,000 MILES
I have the vehicle listed above Citadel. I'm at 132,000 miles and had my transmission replaced at about 100,000. When accelerating too fast as in 3 MPH per second faster l, or going up hills at around 40 mph I lose all accelerating power. It doesn't seem to slip gears as it doesn't rev up high just will sit around 3000 rpm if I have my foot on the pedal. Once I let off the gas after a few seconds, I can slowly accelerate about 1 MPH per second but will still cap at 40 MPH when going uphill and lose acceleration again. I do have a check engine light on for an oil pressure sensor stuck in the on position. It was recently replaced by a mechanic, but I did buy the part on rockauto. The light is still on, so I don't know if it was a bad sensor or something else. Thank you!
Tuesday, May 7th, 2024 AT 8:49 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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The oil pressure issue might cause this problem. Can you tell me what the codes number is? This guide can help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Also, the low power can be caused by a catalytic converter that is fallen apart internally. Also, it could be the pressure fuel pump is going out as well. I would use a rubber mallet at tap the exhaust system to see if you can hear anything rattling around inside. If so, the cats have gone bad.

Here is a guide to help you check the fuel pump pressure. You can rent a gauge set at the auto parts store for cheap,

The correct fuel pressure for this vehicle is 58 psi +/- 2 psi.

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Wednesday, May 8th, 2024 AT 1:03 PM
Tiny
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Hi Ken, thank you for the response! I haven't checked the catalytic converter yet, will check the exhaust when I can. I did get a recall for the fuel pump remedied, however I'm going to get it checked out again next week. The code is P06DD on a standard obd2 scanner.
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Wednesday, May 8th, 2024 AT 2:22 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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The code P06DD indicates a "Dual Stage Oil Pump Stuck Low" condition. So, this code will limit power from the engine, the oil pump can vary pressure and it is stuck on low. This means the pump pickup is clogged are the oil pump control solenoid needs to be replaced.
Here is how the job is done, please check out the images below

Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
Remove the upper oil pan (Refer to 09 - Engine/Lubrication/PAN, Oil - Removal).
Remove the oil pump pick-up (1) (Refer to 09 - Engine/Lubrication/PICK-UP, Oil Pump - Removal).

Disconnect the engine wire harness from the oil pump solenoid wire harness connector (1).

Press the connector retention lock tab (1) to disengage the oil pump solenoid wire harness connector from the engine block.

NOTE:
Graphic shows the engine timing cover removed for clarity.

Push the oil pump solenoid electrical connector into the engine block, rotate the connector slightly CW, push it past the primary chain tensioner mounting bolt (1) and into the engine.

Push back the oil pump chain tensioner (2) and insert a suitable retaining pin (1) such as a 3 mm Allen wrench.

CAUTION:
Always reinstall timing chains so that they maintain the same direction of rotation. Inverting a previously run chain on a previously run sprocket will result in excessive wear to both the chain and sprocket.

Mark the direction of rotation on the oil pump chain (3) and sprocket (4) using a paint pen or equivalent to aid in reassembly.
NOTE:
There are no timing marks on the oil pump gear or chain. Timing of the oil pump is not required.

Remove the oil pump sprocket T45 retaining bolt (2) and remove the oil pump sprocket (4).

Remove the retaining pin (3) and disengage the oil pump chain tensioner spring (1) from the dowel pin (2).

Remove the oil pump chain tensioner from the oil pump.

Remove the four oil pump bolts (1) and remove the oil pump (3).

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Saturday, May 11th, 2024 AT 1:57 PM

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