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2001 Chevrolet Metro Repair Question


Topics covered: Compression, Compression test, No power.
Mileage: 125,000 miles.

Asked on September 25, 2011

What could be causing my car to make this noise and have no power?

I have a 2001 chevy geo metro 3 cylinder 5-speed and it making a terrible noise like a rattling and putt putting kinda sound. and i have no power of acceleration. if im on an incline i lose speed and cant regain it til im level again and its very slow in doing so. its getting worse
Avatar Asked by lilmamakim

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Replied on September 26, 2011

does not sound good. you need to do a compression test, manual oil pressure test, and a good look at the plugs and wires.
the cat converter needs to be checked as well.

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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