1998 Buick Skylark car sputters

1998 BUICK SKYLARK
92,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SWASCOTT1981
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well i have a 98 buick skylark and it started sputtering but it does it every now and again like going up hills or when i hit the gas but it dont always do it when i hit the gas.i thought it may be the fuel pump but i need to be certain any leads would be great
Jun 17, 2008 at 2:23 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Do you have a check engine light?

It won't hurt to check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel pump/also test the throttle position/MAF/MAP sensors-
Jun 17, 2008 at 4:38 AM
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