Car is losing power. Why is the power draining? What needs replaced?

Asked by mleal Dec 08, 2015 at 06:30 PM about the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LS Coupe FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

The throttle body had been changed & battery
replaced.

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Many possibilities. Could be your cat converter is plugged.

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Have you done a tuneup lately? Checked the engine compression? Try running a good fuel system cleaner like Seafoam too.

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