1993 Toyota Tercel loses power on incline

1993 TOYOTA TERCEL
140,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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ONJUMAYN
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my car loses power on inclines as if airflow is bad . i was wondering if it could be the o2 sensor also has been sitting for 2 years. but no check engine light comes on at all. I also thought maybe it could be my exhaust? cause it seems a lil loose when i first started it up there was a lil smoke comming from the front and rear of car. by the exhuast mannifold could it be loose or broke? also what are signs of blown head gasket.
Dec 4, 2008 at 10:52 PM
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RASMATAZ
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When was the last tune-up ?

Have your exhaust system checked for restriction, the C/Converter could be clogged-up and fix the exhaust leak asap the computer is seeing the signal from the O2 as lean therefore its throwing fuel at it to compensate.

Could also be a transmission problem

Blown headgasket will cause the engine to overheat.
Dec 4, 2008 at 11:47 PM