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Clogged air filter. Clogged catalytic converter. Failed vacuum advance on distributor. Failed fuel pressure regulator on fuel injection rail. Failed thermostat in cooling system (cold engine rich mixture) Bad spark plugs. Dragging brakes. Stuck parking brake. Low tires. Timing on ignition wrong.

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