rough idle sputtering on acceleration

2000 TOYOTA AVALON
100,000 MILES
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JIM SWARTZ
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My car has suddenly developed a rough idle, sputtering acceleration and worsening gas mileage. I tried premium gas. Any suggestions? sputtering idle. poor acceleration. worsening gas mileage
Apr 1, 2012 at 4:36 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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I would start with having the computer scanned for codes, this will direct you to the cylinder causing the issue. If it hasn't been tuned up yet, you may want to start there since you are at 100k miles.

Read the guides below, they will help

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/check-engine-light-top-ten-reasons

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-change-spark-plugs

Roy
Apr 1, 2012 at 5:09 PM
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