Car hesitation?

Tiny
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  • 2002 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE
  • 3.5L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
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  • 201,000 MILES
Just replaced crankshaft position sensor and running under 2,000 RPMs and a little hesitation still.
Saturday, February 15th, 2025 AT 6:02 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Do you have a check engine light on? If so, let's run the codes to see if any are stored.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Also, there is a fuel filter under the car which I would swap out. Here is the location and how to change it out. I have also seen a dirty throttle body cause this issue as well.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-hesitates

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Saturday, February 15th, 2025 AT 11:11 AM

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