Runs great except uphill!

Asked by Guru98PPHW May 24, 2022 at 01:40 PM about the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

P0420 (inefficient catalytic convertor) and later 0171 (too lean) and 0172 (too
rich)

Replaced downstream O2 Sensor - Solved P0420

Test drove for 100 miles and ran great sustained at 80MPH.  Got to a
mountain pass and car lost power, would not go over 50 up the hill.

Returned to town and Check Engine Light turns on 1 mile from home.  Only
code now is P0172 (too rich)

No Vacuum Leaks

Is upstream O2 next or is there other ideas first.

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P0172 can be caused by many things, O2 sensor, dirty MAF, leaky fuel injector or faulty fuel pressure regulator, worn spark plugs, etc.

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