1999 Dodge Ram Power Loss

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REHERON
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1999 Dodge RAM 2500, 4x4, manual 5-speed, milage-133k.

Need your help if anyone can offer some assistance. Recently I have noticed a loss of power when engaging any inclines, speed and rpm drop off and it's a struggle to maintain power. I have recently added a can of fuel inject cleaner and have replaced the air filter and plan to replace the fuel filter shortly. So far these remedies have not providing any change in the power loss. Anyway other ideas or suggestions as to what might be causing this?
Nov 6, 2006 at 1:51 AM
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1BIGG1
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i wouldnt add anymore injector cleaners to your vehicle if its turbo charged, it could have adverse effects on your turbo(s).
Dec 15, 2020 at 6:54 AM
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BOOTDOG
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change that fuel filter soon. that could be the problem
Dec 15, 2020 at 6:54 AM

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Replace the fuel filter soon, since a restricted filter may cause the power loss. Avoid adding more injector cleaner if the engine is turbocharged.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1999 Dodge Ram 2500 with a 5.9 diesel reports power loss on inclines, with speed and RPM dropping. An air filter replacement and injector cleaner did not help. A reply advised against more injector cleaner on a turbocharged engine, and the expert recommended changing the fuel filter soon as a likely cause.

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