why wont my 2003 spectras rpm not exceed 2700

Asked by migration_eloheim Aug 18, 2015 at 11:50 PM about the 2003 Kia Spectra LS

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Racer_X answered 8 years ago

If your catalytic converter is clogged, that would cause the engine to be unable to gain speed. Another possible cause might be a partially clogged fuel filter or a weak fuel pump.

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