1983 Toyota Corolla Losing Performance On Hills

1983 TOYOTA COROLLA
219,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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For the past couple of days my car has been losing performance on hills. This has been happening since I picked my car up from the mechanic. I had the wheel bearing replaced. Now my car doesn't accelerate like it used to and I lose power getting up hills. This morning I lost at least 10mph going up a hill even though I had the gas peddle to the floor.
May 27, 2008 at 4:29 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Possibly the brakes are sticking after the wheel bearing replacement.

A thick floor mat or too much slack in the accelerator cable will also prevent the throttle from opening fully.
May 27, 2008 at 5:25 AM
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