1988 Subaru GL Subbie FI Stutters Intermittantly

1988 SUBARU GL
139,000 MILES
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BENNYCISCO
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It stutters, like it is losing power when I accelerate and then kicks back in for a little and then feels like it is losing power again. There's no problem when the car is idling in neutral and I depress the gas pedal - motor revs fine - it's getting fuel, so assume no problem with the pump. Just changed the fuel filter. Any suggestions on what is causing the hesitation and stutter?
Jun 4, 2013 at 7:27 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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First, if the vehicle wasn't tuned up lately, you should consider it. To me, your description sounds like a misfire. If that doesn't help, then I would check fuel pump pressure. NOTE: If the check engine light comes on, you should have the computer scanned to determine where the problem is coming from.
Jun 5, 2013 at 9:47 AM