2004 Chevy Cavalier Missing at acceleration of 60mph or mor

2004 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
116,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KELLEYKAT73
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It will jerk a couple times in a row when I speed up going down the interstate. I recently had an oil change and my tires rotated and balanced before taking a trip 5 hrs. from home. This problem didn't start until I got back home within the next days after.
Jun 16, 2010 at 1:06 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Inspect and test all the following listed below:

Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position sensor.
Manifold absolute pressure sensor.
EGR Valve
Fuel pressure regulator leaking or defective fuel pump.
False air leakage.
Fuel contamination.
Foul/defective spark plugs.
Open spark plug wires.
Ignition coil/Coil packs defective.
Incorrect ignition timing.
Cap and rotor.

Note:If it doesn't apply disregard
Jun 16, 2010 at 4:52 PM
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JIM SHIRRON
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It sounds like you have a spark plug or a plug wire problem. I'd start there. You may have had your plugs changed before, but with your mileage, your wires need changing too. Replace them all at the same time and see if that helps.
Jun 18, 2010 at 8:10 AM
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