1996 Vauxhall Vectra car loosing power

100,560 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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BIGAL1888
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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
Dec 12, 2007 at 10:50 PM
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DAVE H
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check/clean or replace the MAF sensor !
Mar 12, 2009 at 7:31 AM
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STRAILER
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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

Check out the images (Below). Please let us know what happens.
Sep 9, 2024 at 5:36 AM
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