Q: Car idles low after running, not the same amount of power, I suspect a bad vacuum hose.
After running the car and it warms up the rpm goes below 600 in drive, when I slightly press the gas obviously the rpm will rise then it drops really low and the engine struggles a bit and sometimes almost dies. I can feel less power when I accelerate as well. Im thinking it's a bad vacuum hose and I'd like a quote if possible asap. Thank you.
My car has 189000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
You will need to have the computer scanned for codes to see if there is a problem with the idle control valve or engine has a vacuum leak. There is a standard diagnosis that will need to be done and in most cases is 1 ot 2 hours. Contact the customer service line to get confirmed pricing for your area and set appointment.
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