Q: Just replaced catalytic converter. Ran great that day, today it's again struggling to get up hills. What else should I do? 2001 Pontiac Grand Am
Having trouble going up hills, replaced cat. Still struggling on going up hills, what else could fix this issue?
My car has 140000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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