Why does my car have no power when going uphill?

Answer by  Dizzy (78)

It is likely that your car is in a higher gear than necessary as you go uphill. If you are driving a manual transmission, down-shift to the next lowest gear (e.g. from 4th to 3rd) as you approach the hill. If you are driving an automatic, the car should detect the strain and shift itself.

Answer by  eyeguy (3760)

Your auto most likely has a vacuum leak. Use a stethescope to find the leak as soon as possible or else or you may find yourself stranded on the roadsid