What Causes a Car to Lose Power?
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Reasons for a car losing power: 1. Fuel supply system issues: Blockage in the fuel tank vent, fuel switch, fuel filter, or fuel lines between the tank and carburetor can restrict fuel flow, leading to a lean air-fuel mixture and reduced engine power. 2. Ignition system problems: Incorrect ignition timing or premature ignition can cause early combustion and knocking. Faulty ignition systems may result in spark plug misfires or weak sparks. 3. Cylinder compression pressure: Severe wear of pistons, piston rings, or cylinders increases clearance, reducing sealing and causing cylinder head leakage, which lowers compression pressure. 4. Engine overheating: Incomplete combustion of the air-fuel mixture leads to excessive carbon buildup in the combustion chamber, poor heat dissipation, and increased engine load, causing overheating. 5. Lubrication oil issues: Too much or too little oil in the crankcase, contaminated or dirty oil, or clogged oil passages can all affect engine performance.