Q: I have a sr20 vvl with a cvt transmission it starts to drive then looses power while driveing and at take off.What can be my probl

asked by on March 19, 2017

I have a sr20vvl engine with a cvt transmission.My car looses power while driveing and i have to mash down hard on the pedal and also at taking off what are my problem and can it be fixed?

My car has 13000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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