Engine seems to be not getting any power?

Tiny
NICKLINDER90
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  • 1991 TOYOTA TERCEL
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
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  • 214,000 MILES
I have a toyota tercel that I just bought and it seems to be not getting any power and it burns through oil, gas, and sparkplugs. I need a broad range of answers so please help me it would make things a lot easier.
Thursday, December 13th, 2007 AT 2:50 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Start by doing an engine dry and wet compression check and comeback with the readings. This will tell me whether it needs a rebuilding and also a starting point.
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Thursday, December 13th, 2007 AT 3:04 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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I agree with RASMATAZ, the engine can be worn out which will cause the problems you have described. Here is a guide to help

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/the-reasons-for-low-compression

Please go over these guides and get back to us.
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Thursday, September 19th, 2024 AT 3:17 PM

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