2007 Chevrolet Optra lack of power uphill

2007 CHEVROLET OPTRA
72,500 MILES • 1.8L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MARIA TERESA ROJAS
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When running uphill the car loses power, stops running and eventually turns off. Then after starting it again it continues running almost normally until I run into another hill. Could you please explain what the problem might be?.
Mar 27, 2014 at 4:21 PM
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always start with the basics. if you've not done so, then it's time to think about a tune up. don't forget the air and fuel filters. if you've done these recently, then then next time it goes up a hill and begins to lag, try manually downshifting the transmission. it may be a transmission issue. check the fluid. it should be pink and smell sweet. if its a brown color or smells burnt, then start with a transmission service
Mar 27, 2014 at 4:55 PM