LOST HORSEPOWER
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LOST HORSEPOWER
You hear it all the time, get back lost horsepower, regain horsepower blah blah blah, but lets be serious just because you pour a bottle of injection cleaner in ur tank doesnt mean ur gonna get back all the horsepower u have lost over the life of the car..i got a 98 intrigue and im sure that over its 9 yr life i have lost considerable amount of power..my question to u guys is where specifically do u lose the power and HOW CAN I GET IT BACK!!!!! lol obviously things wear down and thats what can cause a loss of power, but what are the things that i can do in order to TRUTHFULLY regain my lost horsepower?!?!? :?: THANKS!
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Re: LOST HORSEPOWER
Originally Posted by oldsintrigue1123
my question to u guys is where specifically do u lose the power
Compression testing the engine will give you a general idea of the engine'* ability to seal up the cylinders. Low compression is probably the worst problem that will rob the car'* power and is not correctable by tune-up stuff. If you get through the tuneup procedures and still find the car missing it'* old get-up-and-go, then we can proceed with figuring out what is really wrong.
I have a pretty low opinion of the chemical approach to fixing old motors. Most are just a waste of money.
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Re: LOST HORSEPOWER
Originally Posted by clm2112
I have a pretty low opinion of the chemical approach to fixing old motors. Most are just a waste of money.
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I agree. There is no "mechanic in a can". It'* all hype that, sadly, too many believe.
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Originally Posted by fantastic88
I agree. There is no "mechanic in a can". It'* all hype that, sadly, too many believe.
There are many transmission "miracle fluids" that the marketing department would have you believe such. We understand some of these fluids to extend the inevitable, and allow you a bit more time to save for a new tranny.
Most people, that aren't as mechanically inclined as many of us, would think all is well after their tranny imbibed such fluid.
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If we classify that as "mechanic in a can", then I suppose so. I guess I'm talking more about the canned fluids that one expects to just pour into the vehicle at various locations, and voila, the car runs like brand new.
There are many transmission "miracle fluids" that the marketing department would have you believe such. We understand some of these fluids to extend the inevitable, and allow you a bit more time to save for a new tranny.
Most people, that aren't as mechanically inclined as many of us, would think all is well after their tranny imbibed such fluid.
There are many transmission "miracle fluids" that the marketing department would have you believe such. We understand some of these fluids to extend the inevitable, and allow you a bit more time to save for a new tranny.
Most people, that aren't as mechanically inclined as many of us, would think all is well after their tranny imbibed such fluid.
Here it is:
http://www.bonnevilleclub.com/forum/...56&highlight=A Read carefully.
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Keep in mind that top end engine cleaner will require you to change your spark plugs afterwards, and could spell doom for a catalytic converter if it'* already starting to plug up with age. Unless the cat is able to burn off the debris.
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wow after reading that post on the top engine cleaner I am seriously considering giving it a shot for a couple reasons 1. Oil change is coming up 2. I have Bosch plugs in my car and based on what everyone has said lol thats a no no so im gonna swap em with some NGKs after this 3. im getting a new CAT soon also! lol so i should def be able to do this and I WOULD NOT BE SURPRISED AT ALL to see a dramatic change..im almost at 100k and i know for a fact we havent done anything like this up until this point..as for the tune-up, we have always made sure that all the basic "tune up stuff" is always up to date so I dont think im losing much HP in that area..thanks alot for ur help guys, i apologize if i posted in the wrong spot, i was unsure as to where it would be listed underrr...thanks!