my dodge ram 1500 5.9 wont go pass 40 think its my transmisson

Asked by angelo2000 Mar 28, 2014 at 07:52 PM about the 1999 Dodge RAM 1500 Laramie SLT Quad Cab LB RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

my dodge ram 1500 5.9  wont go pass 40 think its my transmisson

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If it's lacking power under load, it may be the catalytic converter. Excessive back pressure in the exhaust. If you hear any rattling under the truck, its a giveaway to a bad cat. Cats become carbon clogged and need to be replaced over time.

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Excuse me so how did you fix the problem mine has excaltly the same problem same truck ?

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