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1998 L36 Woe's (LeSabre)

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Old 08-15-2004, 12:22 AM
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Default 1998 L36 Woe'* (LeSabre)

Originally Posted by My Old Man
1. Bad gas mileage; was at 129 miles with 1/4 of a tank remaining (yes, it was filled completely)
2. Very poor acceleration under any amount of throttle
3. Hesitation from idle to about 2700 under mild to moderate throttle; starts pulling semi-hard after about 3grand
4. Engine strains while going up a hill
Any help will be appreciated!!
Old 08-15-2004, 11:11 AM
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bizump.... get my dad off my back!!!
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O2? Clogged Cat? Slipping TC? What are your rpm'* in OD at 55mph? What are the engine temps?
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How many miles on the car?
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Sounds like it'* time for a tuneup.
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