2002 Kia Rio Repair Question
Asked on March 22, 2011
Acceleration
After running for over 45 minutes or an hour my 2002 Kia Rio acts as if it is running out of gas and I e3xperience a loss of power (50 or 55) being the top speed. Usually the car recovers fron these episodes and begins running normally again.
Asked by cbray92211Answer
Replied on March 22, 2011
Do you have a check engine light and when was last tune-up??
Could be caused by one of the following below
Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position sensor.
Crankshaft position sensor
Knock sensor
Manifold absolute pressure sensor.
EGR Valve
Fuel pressure regulator leaking or defective fuel pump.
Fuel contamination.
Foul/defective spark plugs.
Open spark plug wires.
Ignition coil/Coil packs defective.
Incorrect ignition timing.
Cap and rotor.
Note:If it doesn't apply disregard it and keep testing.
