engine loss of power

2002 BUICK CENTURY
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MOKK16
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my car is having trouble acceleration As i accelerate, it slightly shakes and feels like it has trouble getting to 30 mph. After 30mph, it will rev but not accelerate at all which causes my engine heat to rise past normal. What could this be?
Oct 21, 2010 at 4:55 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Hello,

This sounds like a typical misfire have you done a tune up recently? here are two guides to help us fix the problem.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-misfires-or-runs-rough

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-tune-up-a-car-engine

Please run down these guides and report back.
Oct 21, 2010 at 11:53 PM
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OIDAVEY
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I had a spark plug the insulator fall apart, all new plugs and voila! runs great.
Mar 11, 2020 at 11:34 AM
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