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Bobletts - 24 Jul 2005 03:37 GMT

i have a 2002 malibu with 53,000 miles on it, recently it has been
losing power, couldnt get it over 70 miles an hour and it took a
couple miles to get to that speed. i changed the air filter cause it
was pretty dirty and it ran good for about 2 days then it started
acting up again. now i have changed the coils, wires and put some ac
delco plugs in it and there was no change. the check engine light came
on and i pulled a code for a multiple cylinder misfire. now i cant get
the car over 45. its getting worse and worse. any ideas or thought
would be greatly appreciated. thanks in advance.

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Henri - 24 Jul 2005 04:12 GMT

Sounds like a bad or plugged catalytic converter.

i have a 2002 malibu with 53,000 miles on it, recently it has been
losing power, couldnt get it over 70 miles an hour and it took a
couple miles to get to that speed. i changed the air filter cause it
was pretty dirty and it ran good for about 2 days then it started
acting up again. now i have changed the coils, wires and put some ac
delco plugs in it and there was no change. the check engine light came
on and i pulled a code for a multiple cylinder misfire. now i cant get
the car over 45. its getting worse and worse. any ideas or thought
would be greatly appreciated. thanks in advance.

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Mondo - 24 Jul 2005 05:36 GMT

> i have a 2002 malibu with 53,000 miles on it, recently it has
> been losing power, couldnt get it over 70 miles an hour and it
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> 45. its getting worse and worse. any ideas or thought would be
> greatly appreciated. thanks in advance.

Fuel filter sounds to blame. It’s cheap to replace before replacing
the fuel pump if that is the case but I doubt it. And no..don’t ask me
how to change it. I am having a hard time as it is getting mine off.
Stupid green tab is getting in the way.

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Bobletts - 24 Jul 2005 07:35 GMT

> Fuel filter sounds to blame. It's cheap to replace before
> replacing the fuel pump if that is the case but I doubt it.
> And no..don't ask me how to change it. I am having a hard time
> as it is getting mine off. Stupid green tab is getting in the
> way.

yeah i was thinking thats what i will try next, dont you need a
special tool for that tab thingy? if so where can i get one and what
is it called.

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Klinger - 24 Jul 2005 15:27 GMT

Its called a fuel filter removal tool! It should be available at any
parts or auto store. I have seen it advertised but I never used one - I
am sure it comes with instructions. If you do get one let us know how to
use it.

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