1997 Dodge Caravan Engine Performance problem

1997 DODGE CARAVAN
146,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DSTER911
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My vehicle will start up and idol. As soon as i push gas pedel down more then half way it stales. I change fuel filter hoping that was my problem. It ran good for about 10 minnutes now it back to doing the same thing.
Mar 23, 2009 at 12:37 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Has the check engine light come on?
Apr 1, 2009 at 3:21 PM
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DSTER911
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The check engine light was on. Changed both O2 sensors, unhooked the catalytic converter and the car still bogged down after 30 mph. Replaced distributor cap, rotor, spark plugs, spark plug wires and air filter. Vehicle now runs like a racehorse. Pervseverance pays off.
Apr 2, 2009 at 1:02 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
Glad you found the problem. Let us know if you have questions in the future.
Apr 2, 2009 at 2:53 AM
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