1983 Toyota Corolla Losing Performance On Hills

Tiny
SAPRICE
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  • 1983 TOYOTA COROLLA
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 219,000 MILES
For the past couple of days my car has been losing performance on hills. This has been happening since I picked my car up from the mechanic. I had the wheel bearing replaced. Now my car doesn't accelerate like it used to and I lose power getting up hills. This morning I lost at least 10mph going up a hill even though I had the gas peddle to the floor.
Tuesday, May 27th, 2008 AT 11:29 AM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
  • MECHANIC
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Possibly the brakes are sticking after the wheel bearing replacement.

A thick floor mat or too much slack in the accelerator cable will also prevent the throttle from opening fully.
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Tuesday, May 27th, 2008 AT 12:25 PM

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