Wow, a sentient engine hero, huh? First thing’s first—take a look at the on‑board diagnostics. Check the OBD‑II code bank, run a live data stream, see where the torque is slipping. A hero with a mind‑engine needs the same cold‑blooded approach you’d use on a street racer: clean the sensors, verify the fuel trim, make sure the ECU is happy. Once you’ve got the data, we can map out the hidden power like a map of a treasure trove. Ready to dive in?