1998 Chevrolet Cavalier Runs Fine Until Warms Misses N Sputters Loses Power Puts

1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
322,000 MILES
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1998 cavalier runs fine until it warms up then it misses n sputters n loses power and puts out black smoke and is very hard on gas. when i accelerate it come out of it until it levels off then same thing again. would appreciate what u think it might be. thx
Oct 23, 2012 at 3:27 PM
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Any applicable trouble codes? Check the coolant temp sensor.
Oct 23, 2012 at 3:33 PM
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