No power near 2,500 RPMs or above?

Tiny
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  • 2002 NISSAN XTERRA
  • 3.3L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 202,000 MILES
Vehicle shut off while making a turn, started right up without difficulty. Stepped on accelerator to speed up, engine bogged and no power. Gas pedal release restores power. At 2,500 no power.
Saturday, July 15th, 2023 AT 6:12 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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I would first check the air filter and then change out the fuel filter. Here is a generic guide to help you step by step with instructions in the diagrams below to show you how on your car:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-car-air-filter

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-change-a-fuel-filter

If these are okay let's check for a clogged exhaust system, this guide can help:

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

Check out the images (below). Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem so we can see what's going on.
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Sunday, July 16th, 2023 AT 11:26 AM
Tiny
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Thanks for your input. Ran to parts house and replaced MAF sensor. OBF showed MAF and Knox. Runs like normal with replacement MAF.
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Sunday, July 16th, 2023 AT 5:49 PM
Tiny
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Glad you could get it fixed, thanks for letting us know. Please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.
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Monday, July 17th, 2023 AT 10:44 AM

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