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Loss of power under load and lumpy idle

Tiny
BENCH1983
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  • 2009 PEUGEOT 308
  • 1.6L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 105,000 MILES
308 gt 1.6 thp 175bhp engine.

Hi, If I drive the car car normally it pulls well, but if I put my foot down the car seems to hesitate up to 4000 rpm's then the power kicks in however still seems under powered, the car also seems to idle lumpy a bit like a misfire. But is not if that makes sense.
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Wednesday, December 28th, 2016 AT 9:16 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hey BENCH1983,

It sounds like it is time for a tune up, Here are a couple of guides that will help you fix the problem.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-change-spark-plugs

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-tune-up-a-car-engine

Please let us know happens so it will help others.

Best, Ken
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Saturday, December 31st, 2016 AT 2:21 PM

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