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Surging when traveling up a hill

Tiny
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  • 2007 BUICK LA CROSSE
  • 3.8L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
Car is surging when you go up a hill, can give it gas and it smooths out.
Fuel pressure is 58 so we do not think it is the fuel pump.

Reviewed question emailed and this is correct.
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Tuesday, April 17th, 2018 AT 12:19 PM

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Tiny
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Good evening.

It could be the catalytic converter partially clogged. that is a common issue.

Roy

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-catalytic-converter

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-surges
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Tuesday, April 17th, 2018 AT 5:25 PM
Tiny
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Thank you very much for your help. We will check this.
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Wednesday, April 18th, 2018 AT 8:47 AM
Tiny
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Keep us updated.

Roy
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Wednesday, April 18th, 2018 AT 10:15 AM

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