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2.4 liter power with A/C on

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My car has a serious lack of power with the A/C running. I have the 4 speed trans. It seems like I almost have to floor it from a stop sometimes just to get it going. Is it just the nature of this engine/trans combo?

I haven't driven a 6 speed 4 cylinder. Is it any better? Anyone here with a LS 4 cylinder/4 speed have this issue?

With the A/C off it runs much better so I'm thinking that if I complain to the dealer, they won't or can't do anything about it.

Any thoughts?
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Only the LS got the 4 speed. 1LT, 2LT, LTZ got the 6 speed.
Hum, I thought all '10s but fleet cars had the A6.


Anyway, the A6 does help a little due to better gearing, but the A4 is IMO a smoother tranny. The I4 is underpowered for such a size car and that is just the nature of 169 HP in a 3700 pound car.
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