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The engine sputters when floored?

Tiny
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My car sputters when I floor it and stalls randomly but if I do it slowly it's fine also the coolant just disappears and I can't find a leak anywhere and it drains fast.
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Wednesday, September 4th, 2024 AT 2:22 PM

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Tiny
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This might be two separate problems, but if the head gasket is blown it can fool the oxygen sensors, a weak MAF sensor or fuel pump can cause this problem. First let's unplug the MAF sensor to see if there are any changes, here is the location. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Thursday, September 5th, 2024 AT 8:20 AM
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It was worse when I unplugged it.
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Saturday, September 7th, 2024 AT 1:13 PM
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Okay, let's check for the blown head gasket next, if coolant is being burnt it can fool the oxygen sensors and cause problems.

This guide can help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/head-gasket-blown-test

This guide can help as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-is-leaking-coolant

Please go over this guide and get back to us.
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Sunday, September 8th, 2024 AT 11:03 AM
Tiny
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I will be checking that tomorrow but I was out in the garage letting it run and it does leak coolant.
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Sunday, September 8th, 2024 AT 6:29 PM
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I could have overheated enough to blow the head gasket which is common. You might need to raise the car up so you can see under it to get an idea of where it is leaking from. When the engine is cold it should run normal?
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Monday, September 9th, 2024 AT 8:10 AM
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It was the radiator, I replaced it, but it might be leaking from another spot. I also tested it for a blown head gasket, and it said it was fine.
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Monday, September 16th, 2024 AT 1:16 PM
Tiny
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It also started sputtering when I was flushing it I had turned on the heater went inside came back out 20 min later and it was sputtering.
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Monday, September 16th, 2024 AT 8:58 PM
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Is the check engine light on? Does it seem like the engine is misfiring? Can you upload a short video of what the engine is doing? Thanks for the images. Lets go over this guide to 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

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Tuesday, September 17th, 2024 AT 9:26 AM
Tiny
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I have checked several times and no error codes are found.
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Tuesday, September 17th, 2024 AT 9:51 AM
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Okay, then these are two different problems, it sounds like the fuel pump is weak and needs replacement but o be sure this guide will show you how to check it.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

Fuel pressure

ITEMS .................... STANDARD VALUE

Vacuum hose disconnected .................... 330 - 350 kPa (47 - 50 psi) at curb idle
Vacuum hose connected .................... Approximately 270 kPa (38 psi) at curb idle

You can rent a fuel pressure gauge for cheap at the auto part store. Here is how to change the pump out in case it fails, please start a new thread for the coolant leak issue. Fortunately you have a trap door so the fuel tank does not need to be removed. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.

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Tuesday, September 17th, 2024 AT 3:23 PM
Tiny
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Also, it's not leaking I'm just an idiot who saw something dripping but it was because some water had spilled when I was putting it in the radiator.
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Tuesday, September 17th, 2024 AT 3:41 PM
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The engine sounds good thanks for the video. Also, I would check the air filter as well, let me know on the fuel pressure test. This guide may help you as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-has-low-power-output

Please go over this guide and get back to us.

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Wednesday, September 18th, 2024 AT 8:30 AM
Tiny
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I don't have any idea where to test the fuel pressure from.
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Saturday, September 21st, 2024 AT 6:24 PM
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Sure, here is information on that, I should have included it on the last post, my bad. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Sunday, September 22nd, 2024 AT 10:10 AM
Tiny
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I got the OEM fuel test kit from AutoZone, but I can't figure out how to get it on the dumb thing.
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Monday, September 23rd, 2024 AT 3:07 PM
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Yep, that is the kit, did you go over the diagrams above, it shows how to do the job, you must use one of the fuel line adapters which is shown in the diagrams. Let me know.
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Tuesday, September 24th, 2024 AT 12:25 PM
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I found a crack in the fuel. Rail, i'm going to guess that that's what my issue has been. So i'm going to go ahead and fix that, and then I'll let you know if I still have issues.

Do you know the part number for the fuel rail?
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Thursday, September 26th, 2024 AT 12:38 PM
Tiny
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Also would a lancer fuel rail work?
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Thursday, September 26th, 2024 AT 3:12 PM
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So was the fuel rail leaking? The Lancer fuel rail will work if it is the same part. It sounds like the fuel pump, please met me know I am interested.
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Friday, September 27th, 2024 AT 10:29 AM

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