Loss of Power

[jlfarley]

I've noticed a loss of power when I hit the accelerator. Actually, when I take my foot off the brake, the car barely moves now. And I have to accelerate harder, especailly when going up hill. Any thoughts on why this is?

 

[manuel]

check your oil for wear/level. check your air filter. thats what id check first. then, check your catalytic converters.

 

[jlfarley]

How to I check for oil wear?

 

[bmwboy]

you might ahve a bad transmison

 

[SKycity_BMW]

Check your coils . . .

Read this thread . . . http://www.maxbimmer.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36623

Hope this helps . . .

 

[jlfarley]

Ok, so I bought some coils. How difficult is it to install these, and where would I find how to do it?

 

[poboyis]

"Before I go any further, lemme say, if you haven't forked over the $70 or so for a Bentley Repair Manual, GO DO IT NOW! Stop reading! Goto amazon's website and order a copy because you're soooooo missing out!...So you pick up your bentley manual (because you bought one right? Hey, it's free shipping from amazon, what have you got to lose!?) After much reading, and drooling , over all it's wonderful information, you find yourself reading the section on testing coils."

 

[m5runner]

tune up your ride. changing the coils right away is kinda touchy before checking the spark plugs and air filter. i would remove the gay airbox and put in a pimpin K&N air cone

 

[jlfarley]

But it wouldn't be that hard right?

 

[SKycity_BMW]

http://www.pelicanparts.com/bmw/techarticles/E36-Spark-Plugs/E36-Spark-Plugs.htm

 

[chief]

Last offer of help. Check the throttle control valve vacuum hose. It may have popped off. that would definately affect your acceleration. You may have to either replace the hose or at the least apply a <1" clamp on the connection to solve the vacuum leak that would cause the power loss.