Lack of power

Tiny
NOEL58
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  • 2003 NISSAN PRIMERA
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • MANUAL
  • 110,000 MILES
My Nissan Primera has suddenly started to struggle up even the slightest gradient. I have checked my oil, air filter, battery terminal connections. Although I do probably need a service soon I think everything still looks clean. I have no problems starting my car and when I am driving on the flat it drives perfectly well and has good torque
Sunday, April 3rd, 2011 AT 1:41 PM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Have the fuel system checked, if presure has dropped performanc would be poor.

Check the exhaust system for clogging.

Have you checked the ignitions components such as sparks plugs etc?
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Sunday, April 3rd, 2011 AT 10:11 PM
Tiny
NOEL58
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Thank you for your reply, I shall book it in and get the fuel and exhaust systems checked as you suggest. The spark plugs appear to be fine and I have no problems actually starting the car.
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Monday, April 4th, 2011 AT 5:05 PM
Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Have the MAF cleaned as well. When MAF gets dirty, they might not work correctly.
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Monday, April 4th, 2011 AT 8:27 PM

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