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Old Oct 24, 2004 | 03:32 PM
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why is my car "sputtering" ??

i dont notice it all the time, but sometimes my car sputters when its in 1st and im trying to get going, when i get on it in first gear, it does it for a little while and then it starts to really get moving, but at first it always feels a little sluggish, any ideas?
Old Oct 24, 2004 | 04:06 PM
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Re: why is my car "sputtering" ??

I have experienced this on my '97 Z-28 from time to time. Perhaps you should
try the following:

1. replace fuel filter & air filter
2. inspect MAF, clean if necessary
3. inspect other sensors: O2's, TPS, EGR, knock, IAT, and others
4. replace plugs & wires if necessary
Old Oct 24, 2004 | 04:13 PM
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Re: why is my car "sputtering" ??

Originally Posted by texas_z28_guy30
I have experienced this on my '97 Z-28 from time to time. Perhaps you should
try the following:

1. replace fuel filter & air filter
2. inspect MAF, clean if necessary
3. inspect other sensors: O2's, TPS, EGR, knock, IAT, and others
4. replace plugs & wires if necessary

He has it right on. To be honest it sounds like a fuel filter. airfilter wont make your car sputter...try plugs as well. If they are black and missfirein then you will need to change and replace. Go out behind your car if it smells like eggs then your 02's are goin. Knock is hard to check since its under your manifold leave that one till last.
Old Oct 24, 2004 | 09:55 PM
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Re: why is my car "sputtering" ??

alright cool, thanks guys ill check ou tsome of ur guy's ideas, hopefully its just the fuel filter , lol ill let you guys know, thanks again
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