engine sputter

2007 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
60,000 MILES • 6 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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STEVEWBEST99
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i have a 07 chevy equinox. 3.4 engine and has 60000 miles..the engine sputters at 40-50mph and at 1600rpm
Jul 31, 2011 at 8:10 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Do you have a check engine light?

Go to this link for more information: https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-hesitates

Possibilities here could be one of the following

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.
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 and keep testing.
Jul 31, 2011 at 9:19 PM
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