Folsom Auto Repair

You press the pedal and the car hesitates. Hills feel steeper than last month, highway merges take more room, and the whole drive feels a little labored. Power loss can sneak up slowly, or it can show up after one rough start on a cold morning. The cause lives in the air, fuel, spark, exhaust, or the way the transmission puts power to the ground. Sorting it correctly brings the car back to the way it used to pull. What Drivers Notice First Most people describe a flat spot when accelerating, a sluggish feel above a certain rpm, or a steady climb that suddenly stalls near highway speed. Others mention a new rattle, a faint whistle, or a hot smell after a long hill. The check engine light may stay off, or it may flash once and disappear. Small clues matter. Tell us when it happens, hot or cold, full tank or near empty, and whether the A/C or hill grades make it worse. Quick Checks You Can Try at Home A few simple steps can separate a minor issue from ... read more