Yesterday I noticed that my trusty old automatic Accord with 140K on it
would lose some power/speed going up hills at highway speed, and upon
applying a bit more gas, it would begin to make this muffled popping sound
which I believe came from the carb/air cleaner.



Not being a mechanic I wonder if this car doomed? If anyone would care to
please take a stab at what I should expect when I take this in for service I'd
appreciate it.



TIA