Engine sputters?

TIMIO CAVALIER

MEMBER
1993 CHEVROLET CAVALIER

1993 Chevy Cavalier V6 Wheel Drive Type unknown Automatic 189000 miles

well I was driving it I went to take off and it took off but when I want to speed up it sputters and takes a little to go but sometimes its worse please help me

Sunday, December 9th, 2007 AT 1:40 AM

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RASMATAZ

MECHANIC
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Check the throttle position sensor and for an exhaust restriction being caused by the catalytic converter and the fuel pressure.

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Sunday, December 9th, 2007 AT 5:29 AM

KEN L

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To me is sounds like the engine is misfiring, have you done a tune up lately? If not this is where I would start this guide can help walk you through the steps and I have included specs for you car as well below.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-tune-up-a-car-engine

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

SPARK PLUG REPLACEMENT
Replace the spark plugs according to the maintenance schedule intervals with the correct type. For information on the correct type and replacement procedure of the spark plugs, refer to Ignition System / Spark Plug.

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