engine seems to be not getting any power?

1991 TOYOTA TERCEL
214,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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NICKLINDER90
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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.
Dec 13, 2007 at 6:50 AM
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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.
Dec 13, 2007 at 7:04 AM
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STRAILER
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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.
Sep 19, 2024 at 8:17 AM
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