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losingpower

Discussion in 'Freightliner Forum' started by teemaw, May 22, 2013.

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  1. May 22, 2013 #1
    teemaw

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    the truck keeps losing power going up the smallest of hills like it wants to die out.does any one have any idea why this maybe happening
     
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  3. May 22, 2013 #2
    jameslawton

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    i would start with fuel filter do you have any check engine lights and what kind of truck
     
    jameslawton, May 22, 2013
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  4. May 22, 2013 #3
    TruckerPete1990

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    Could be fuel filter/air filter/turbo... Bad injectors. Do u got any smoke?
     
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  5. May 22, 2013 #4
    teemaw

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    2004 freightliner s t classic century. yes check engine light comes on and off. it seems to have a little power on flat land. but none on any sort of incline
     
    teemaw, May 22, 2013
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  7. May 22, 2013 #5
    teemaw

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    no smoke but can smell exhaust
     
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  8. May 22, 2013 #6
    TruckerPete1990

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    I would get ecm harnest check or ur fuel injectors.. my ecm harnest made my trk do same thing..
     
    TruckerPete1990, May 22, 2013
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  9. May 22, 2013 #7
    teemaw

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    thanks sugah im 90 miles outside of knoxville you think it will make it?
     
    teemaw, May 22, 2013
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  10. May 22, 2013 #8
    TruckerPete1990

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    When mine started actin up I made it over 70 miles truck didn't wanna pass 55 into I got 10miles out then I hit 70.. u should make it
     
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  11. May 22, 2013 #9
    G/MAN

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    How long has it been since you changed your oil? You could have an oil filter that is partially clogged. You might try changing the oil and see if that helps.
     
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  12. May 22, 2013 #10
    G/MAN

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    There is a Freightliner in Knoxville at exit 369 behind Flying J. There is also a TA and Petro that also have mechanics on duty.
     
    G/MAN, May 22, 2013
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