Losing power when driving uphill?

2013 ACURA TL
120,000 MILES • 3.5L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JESSICA0619
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What would make my car lose power when going uphill?
Jan 27, 2024 at 10:22 AM
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This is generally one of three things either the catalytic converter is becoming clogged, the fuel pump is getting weak, or you need to replace the MAF sensor. Can I ask if you have a check engine light on? If so, we should run the codes.

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

I have seen a bad MAF sensor cause this, and it is easy to replace here is the location so you can check it out. When this sensor starts to go bad it will cause low engine power without triggering a check engine light.

Please go over this guide as well:

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

Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.





Jan 27, 2024 at 12:45 PM
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JESSICA0619
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There's no check engine light on. How would you know if the sensor is bad?
Jan 27, 2024 at 10:25 PM
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You need a scanner that can see the Grams per second and then compare it to a new sensor. This is why mechanics have spare parts in their tool box they can just plug in to test. I can tell you the MAF sensor is anormal service item after about 70,000 miles.
Jan 28, 2024 at 10:56 AM