Car jerking

2008 MAZDA CX-9
130,000 MILES • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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VHUANTE21
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When I am driving the car and using the accelerator and pretty much staying at the same speed the car jerks. It kind of feels like hesitation once I release the accelerator it stops. It does not do this all of the time but is getting worse.
Aug 11, 2017 at 12:00 PM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

It sounds like your engine is misfiring. Have you replaced the spark plugs lately? If not here is a guide that will show you how to get the job done.

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

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-misfires-or-runs-rough

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
Aug 14, 2017 at 10:19 AM
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