This is classic clogged fuel filter symptom. Not enough fuel gets to the
engine under the load of climbing the hill. Replace both fuel filters. One
back by the tank, the other in the engine compartment.


JP

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>I have a 1989 Accord, AT. I've noticed that the car has had very
> sluggish shifting of gears and now it experiences very "jerky"
> performance on hills. It feels as if the engine just loses power on
> hills and then sluggishly jerks forward. It's almost impossible to go
> up steep grades. Any thoughts on a cause?
>