HELP!! Losing Power

ShockWave · 04-25-2012, 06:37 PM

I've notice my Z has some power loss. When I step on the gas it don't pick up like it use to. My car is a sport with manual transmission. You guys think it might be the spark plugs? Whats the first step I should take on finding the problem? Also notice my exhaust system sounds different when I step on the gas....maybe cause of the power loss. someone help! Thanks!!!

gy954 · 04-25-2012, 07:08 PM

I think there might not be enough information in your post for someone who really knows about this stuff to help. For example, when did you last have the car tuned? Have you checked the air filter? (A really dirty filter can cause loss of power--even complete cut out.) A plug wire could be loose or cracked. Did the problem start with a new tank of gas (water in the fuel)? Etc. etc.

Good luck, and please let us know what you find.

ShockWave · 04-25-2012, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by gy954

I think there might not be enough information in your post for someone who really knows about this stuff to help. For example, when did you last have the car tuned? Have you checked the air filter? (A really dirty filter can cause loss of power--even complete cut out.) A plug wire could be loose or cracked. Did the problem start with a new tank of gas (water in the fuel)? Etc. etc.

Good luck, and please let us know what you find.

the car only has 10k on it. How would i know if water is in the gas tank? I never got it tuned. Maybe its hot outside? Maybe I need a oil cooler? It could be anything...im not sure what it is. I'm going to drive it in the morning when its cool out to see if it picks up.

terbo · 04-25-2012, 08:55 PM

Take it to a dealer, it's under warranty still.

MacLean · 04-25-2012, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by terbo

Take it to a dealer, it's under warranty still.

ShockWave · 04-25-2012, 11:23 PM

i'm gonna take her in and see what the dealer finds. I will keep you guys posted.

MacLean · 04-26-2012, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by ShockWave

i'm gonna take her in and see what the dealer finds. I will keep you guys posted.

Just out of curiosity what type (grade) of gas are you using (premium, medium, or regular)? The fuel maybe could have an impact, or maybe you need to clean the injectors....MAYBE.

ShockWave · 04-26-2012, 07:38 AM

premium only with Chevron With Techron

Reality · 04-26-2012, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ShockWave

I've notice my Z has some power loss. When I step on the gas it don't pick up like it use to. My car is a sport with manual transmission. You guys think it might be the spark plugs? Whats the first step I should take on finding the problem? Also notice my exhaust system sounds different when I step on the gas....maybe cause of the power loss. someone help! Thanks!!!

Do you have an aftermarket exhaust? Is it louder than before?
-You may have an exhaust leak.. get it up on a hoist and search for cracks/leaks..

ShockWave · 04-26-2012, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Reality

Do you have an aftermarket exhaust? Is it louder than before?
-You may have an exhaust leak.. get it up on a hoist and search for cracks/leaks..

yes i have an aftermarket exhaust. The dealer won't cover that right?

chrischhorn · 04-26-2012, 09:38 AM

nope, get an exhaust shop to go over it for leaks and have them properly torque all the bolts. Cost you about $50 if they are nice.

mhcoss · 04-26-2012, 10:17 AM

you sure you jsut haven't grown accustomed to it?

ShockWave · 04-26-2012, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by chrischhorn

nope, get an exhaust shop to go over it for leaks and have them properly torque all the bolts. Cost you about $50 if they are nice.

thanks bro! I will look into this!

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Originally Posted by mhcoss

you sure you jsut haven't grown accustomed to it?

maybe?
i drove it this morning and seem fine. It still don't seem as fast as it was when I first got it. Maybe in the afternoon when its hot out the car seem to lose power?

im still gonna to get the car check out.

mhcoss · 04-28-2012, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ShockWave

thanks bro! I will look into this!

maybe?
i drove it this morning and seem fine. It still don't seem as fast as it was when I first got it. Maybe in the afternoon when its hot out the car seem to lose power?

im still gonna to get the car check out.

Let me know how it turns out. I know for myself my car does not as feel as fast as when it was brand new. I think it is a change in me though. I got used to the increased power and torque from my old honda

MacLean · 04-29-2012, 12:06 AM

Would performance be lost if one would constantly dog, or drive their car really hard?

04-25-2012, 06:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
ShockWave Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: houston Posts: 303 Drives: 350z Rep Power: 13	HELP!! Losing Power I've notice my Z has some power loss. When I step on the gas it don't pick up like it use to. My car is a sport with manual transmission. You guys think it might be the spark plugs? Whats the first step I should take on finding the problem? Also notice my exhaust system sounds different when I step on the gas....maybe cause of the power loss. someone help! Thanks!!! Last edited by ShockWave; 04-25-2012 at 06:39 PM.

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04-25-2012, 07:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
gy954 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sonoma County, CA Posts: 163 Drives: 2011 370Z Rep Power: 181	I think there might not be enough information in your post for someone who really knows about this stuff to help. For example, when did you last have the car tuned? Have you checked the air filter? (A really dirty filter can cause loss of power--even complete cut out.) A plug wire could be loose or cracked. Did the problem start with a new tank of gas (water in the fuel)? Etc. etc. Good luck, and please let us know what you find.

04-25-2012, 08:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
terbo Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 143 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 15	Take it to a dealer, it's under warranty still.

04-25-2012, 11:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
ShockWave Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: houston Posts: 303 Drives: 350z Rep Power: 13	i'm gonna take her in and see what the dealer finds. I will keep you guys posted.

04-26-2012, 07:38 AM	#8 (permalink)
ShockWave Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: houston Posts: 303 Drives: 350z Rep Power: 13	premium only with Chevron With Techron

04-26-2012, 09:38 AM	#11 (permalink)
chrischhorn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Mililani, HI Posts: 1,566 Drives: 2014 Juke Nismo RS Rep Power: 16	nope, get an exhaust shop to go over it for leaks and have them properly torque all the bolts. Cost you about $50 if they are nice.

04-26-2012, 10:17 AM	#12 (permalink)
mhcoss Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Edmonton Posts: 520 Drives: 2012 370Z SPORT M/T Rep Power: 14	you sure you jsut haven't grown accustomed to it?

04-29-2012, 12:06 AM	#15 (permalink)
MacLean A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 1,589 Drives: '12 GM Nismo # 0445 Rep Power: 16	Would performance be lost if one would constantly dog, or drive their car really hard?