Torque Converter?

MCGUIRE175

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2000 CHEVROLET S-10
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
135,000 MILES

2000 Chevy S10, auto transmission.2.2L. Recently when I try to take off from a complete stop the truck will studder to go. It is also doing this while cruising at highway speeds. Also, when I go to stop the truck wants to erk forward a bit. Could this be the torque converter? The transmission fluid looks fine, I have replaced the plugs and TPS.
The problem seems to be worse when I am going up hill. None of the symptoms start occurring until I drive for about 5-6 miles.

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RASMATAZ

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Do you have a check engine light?

To rule the Cat out you need to do an exhaust backpressure test

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Sunday, January 9th, 2011 AT 6:12 PM

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The check engine light is not on. So, this could also be caused by a faulty catalytic converter?

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Sunday, January 9th, 2011 AT 6:25 PM

RASMATAZ

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Could be one of the following below:

Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position sensor.
Crankshaft position sensor
Knock sensor
Manifold absolute pressure sensor.
EGR Valve
Fuel pressure regulator leaking or defective fuel pump.
False air leakage.
Fuel contamination.
Foul/defective spark plugs.
Open spark plug wires.
Ignition coil/Coil packs defective.
Incorrect ignition timing.
Cap and rotor.

Note:If it doesn't apply disregard it

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Sunday, January 9th, 2011 AT 6:27 PM

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