Q: I got a 95 Cadillac deville. When I go 65 uphill my car drastically loses power.

asked by on May 26, 2017

My car loses power going uphill. When I accelerate to get speed it feels and sounds as if it is being forced. Gets speed again when on flat surface.

My car has 139000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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