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<blockquote data-quote="WeWalkAløne" data-source="post: 2388583" data-attributes="member: 570937">So I used to get a bit more hp&#039;s out of my &#039;95 dodge dakota...quite a bit more. I could cruise up some hill in 4 gear. Now I have to drop it into second to even make it...yea sucks..A mechanic told me it was burning rich (because the exhaust smelled pretty bad). Told me to replace the air filter. That help a tad bit - but not a lot. Things that have been ruled out:• Not spark plugs - just had them done in may• Not catalytic converter• Not air filter - just replacedProblems:•Truck accelerates really slow - I can get up to 65mph it just takes like 45 seconds or more.• When I come to a traffic light and step on the brake (with clutch in) when it&#039;s cold the engine shudders like it&#039;s going to shut off for a moment. • Has &quot;weak spots&quot; in cruising. I cant cruise between 50 and 55 mph - it always decelerates - but cruises fine at 55 - 60. • Same goes for acceleration curve (or lack thereof) but when I pass a &quot;weak spot&quot; there are &quot;strong spots&quot; that I accelerate quite rapidly...the way it&#039;s supposed to normally. Please help me! I&#039;m sick of traffic piling up behind me while I accelerate or not being able to tow anything! I hate waiting at stop signs forever because I have to wait for huge openings in traffic! Anyways thanks for your help!!!</blockquote>

[QUOTE="WeWalkAløne, post: 2388583, member: 570937"] So I used to get a bit more hp's out of my '95 dodge dakota...quite a bit more. I could cruise up some hill in 4 gear. Now I have to drop it into second to even make it...yea sucks.. A mechanic told me it was burning rich (because the exhaust smelled pretty bad). Told me to replace the air filter. That help a tad bit - but not a lot. Things that have been ruled out: • Not spark plugs - just had them done in may • Not catalytic converter • Not air filter - just replaced Problems: •Truck accelerates really slow - I can get up to 65mph it just takes like 45 seconds or more. • When I come to a traffic light and step on the brake (with clutch in) when it's cold the engine shudders like it's going to shut off for a moment. • Has "weak spots" in cruising. I cant cruise between 50 and 55 mph - it always decelerates - but cruises fine at 55 - 60. • Same goes for acceleration curve (or lack thereof) but when I pass a "weak spot" there are "strong spots" that I accelerate quite rapidly...the way it's supposed to normally. Please help me! I'm sick of traffic piling up behind me while I accelerate or not being able to tow anything! I hate waiting at stop signs forever because I have to wait for huge openings in traffic! Anyways thanks for your help!!! [/QUOTE]

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