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1996 Vauxhall Vectra car loosing power

Tiny
BIGAL1888
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  • 1996 VAUXHALL VECTRA
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • MANUAL
  • 100,560 MILES
My car is loosing power when going up a hill and it will not go more than 70mph as it starts to splutter and it cuts out when driving at low revs
Thursday, December 13th, 2007 AT 6:50 AM

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Tiny
DAVE H
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Check/clean or replace the MAF sensor !
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Thursday, March 12th, 2009 AT 2:31 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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Yep, that can help but to me it sounds like the fuel filter is plugged or you have a clogged catalytic converter. This guide can help and I have included the location of the fuel filter so you can change it out which should be done as a regular service anyway.

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

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