1992 Dodge Spirit

My Spirit does not want to climb hills anymore. It loses power and overheats.

Plus now I'm getting about 8 miles to the gallon.

What could be wrong with my car?

Other than this it's doing pretty good.

Thank you.

Deb

need to check your fuel and air filter, change the plugs if it has not been done in a while and get your exhaust system checked, may have a plugged cataletic convertor. usually will hear a hiss under car if they are totally plugged but not always

Is the fuel filter inside the fuel tank?

it could be in back by the gas tank or up front by the engine but it should not be inside the gas tank

My fuel filter was replaced a few years ago, and the mechanic told me it was inside the fuel tank, and that he had to remove the fuel tank to replace it. I'm sure I was lied to from what you are telling me now.

there is a fuel strainer/sock in the tank but filter is usually mounted outside the tank so you can change it without removing tank

Thank you. This is very helpful information.