Engine low power

1997 MITSUBISHI LEGNUM
271,561 MILES • 0.6L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ANDREW COOPER
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I just purchased this car for work and I have driven them around enough to know when there is issues. First of I noticed when I drove the car back last night it was struggling for fuel when I put my foot on the accelerator it would move out/when it come time to slow down it would comprehend, until I put my foot on the accelerator then it would start nearly cut out. Please help me. Thanks, Andrew Cooper.
Sep 4, 2018 at 9:52 PM
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Hello,

It sounds like you have a clogged catalytic converter. But to be sure lets run down this guide.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-catalytic-converter

This guide can help as well.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-has-low-power-output

Please run down these guides and report back.

Cheers, Ken
Sep 6, 2018 at 10:52 AM
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