My car is sputtering when im going at a slow steady speed

1999 OLDSMOBILE AURORA
138,000 MILES
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CSMITH35
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And hesitating when i push gas hard to get out in traffic. Can u help? 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora.
Automatic V8 4.0 liter
May 8, 2012 at 8:55 PM
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PROMECHANIC
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I'd have the codes checked. Even if the check engine light isn't on there could still be codes set.
There are a lot of things that can cause this type of problem. Some of them are things like low fuel pressure, egr valve problems, etc. There really is no way to know without testing it.
May 8, 2012 at 9:07 PM
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CSMITH35
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Yes my check engine light is on.
May 8, 2012 at 10:33 PM
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You need to have the codes checked.
May 8, 2012 at 10:40 PM
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