My xterra sometimes makes a loud rattleing noise

2002 NISSAN XTERRA
220,000 MILES
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DAVIDDYLAN2580
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When I'm driving my car makes a loud rattling noise when I am driving up a hill or when I hit the gas to accelerate after going around 40 miles an hour. It just doesn't seem to have the power it once had
Sep 29, 2013 at 9:32 PM
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DRCRANKNWRENCH
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It could be several things. You could have clogged fuel injectors causing improper combustion. A worn out timing belt or a worn out camshaft or crankshaft position indicator. The latter is more likely.
Oct 2, 2013 at 10:14 AM
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