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Tiny
CRISTY WILLIAMS
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  • 1996 OLDSMOBILE 88
  • 3.8L
  • V6
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 98,000 MILES
I filled my car up with gas. Drove approximately six miles with no problems at all. Went in store came out started car and immediately noticed not normal acceleration. Barely could make it uphill and when I was almost home it shut off completely. No warning lights. Car was running great prior to this. Have owned for three years never did it before.
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Wednesday, August 2nd, 2017 AT 5:19 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
  • MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
  • 42,895 POSTS
Hello,

It sounds like you have a plugged catalytic converter. Here are a couple of guides to help you do some easy checks and get the problem fixed.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-catalytic-converter

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-has-low-power-output

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-low-engine-power

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
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Thursday, August 3rd, 2017 AT 2:39 PM

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