1993 Buick Century my car is sputtering

1993 BUICK CENTURY
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EGUNS80
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My car sputters and shakes when accelerating, I changed plugs and wires and catalytic converter still same problem any ideas
Sep 27, 2015 at 8:12 AM
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HMAC300
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scan for codes, check fuel pressure with a gauge 41-47 psi, and check for a vacuum leak, finally check compression. auto parts rent gauge
Sep 28, 2015 at 12:44 AM
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EGUNS80
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Thanks I appreciate it
Sep 28, 2015 at 5:31 PM
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EGUNS80
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Will a computer give me any codes if the check engine light isn't on
Sep 28, 2015 at 5:32 PM
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HMAC300
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not normally that is why I said to check fuel pressure as well
Sep 28, 2015 at 10:34 PM
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