Not getting power

Tiny
EBONIE PAYNE
  • MEMBER
  • 2003 NISSAN ALTIMA
  • 4 CYL
  • 720,000 MILES
When I drive I will lose power. I took it to a shop they say I need a motor. I am trying to get other opinions.
Wednesday, October 17th, 2018 AT 5:57 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
  • MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
  • 47,722 POSTS
Hello,

You could have a plugged catalytic converter which I would check first. Here is a guide:

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

and

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

Please run down these guides and report back.

Cheers, Ken

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Thursday, October 18th, 2018 AT 6:54 PM

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