Gas quality and weather could be contributing. My '99 V8 has its good
days and bad days too...but many more good than bad.
steve preston wrote:
>
> I tell you folks,I just got my Dak back after having
> the cat replaced,and it does run better,but I`m
> confused.Is there anything common to our trucks that
> make them kick butt sometimes,then run like a dog at
> other times? Mine is the 99 V6 4x4 RC 42RE with
> 3.92s,that has had the power loss problem for 10
> months or more.Maybe it`s been there all
> along.Anyway,after driving the truck around today,it
> still felt weak.So I took it back and asked if I could
> drive a brand new Dak set up like mine,and they did
> let me.Same everything,gears,31" tires,etc etc,and I
> was surprised to find out that it didn`t run any
> better than mine.Now here is the strange part:my Dak
> feels very strong at times,even stronger-running than
> the new one did today.Then sometimes it has very
> little power.Even since the weather has gotten cold,no
> change.I`m to the point of not knowing if there is
> still a problem,or not.The Ram that they let me drive
> for the past week,it had a 360 in it,but I swear that
> it was like that,too.It was just sluggish at times.Is
> there something with the computers or sensor setups in
> the late-model Dodge trucks that causes inconsistent
> power and performance? I mean,wide open throttle is
> either a strong pull,or it`s a bunch of noise with no
> power.Takeoff is either squealing tires
> unintentionally because there is so much torque,or it
> just kinda fades into it.Now that I`ve driven a new
> Dak that felt basically like mine,I don`t know what to
> think.My truck has felt very strong for brief periods
> in the past.Is THAT not normal? Do they just
> occasionally run strong,and normally they don`t?
> Steve P.
>
> =====
> 1999 Dakota Sport 3.9V6,4x4,3.92 Anti-spin,42RE auto,Intense Blue,regular cab.
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