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Sputter
Sputters and shuts off after reaching operating temperature
PETER2169
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2002 MG MGF
1.8L
4 CYL
2WD
MANUAL
35,000 MILES
Engine sputters and stops when it has reached operating temperature.
Saturday, May 30th, 2020 AT 6:28 AM
1 Reply
KEN L
MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
47,643 POSTS
Hello,
This sounds like vacuum leak. To be sure here is a guide to help you check:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge
Can you please shoot a quick video with your phone so we can see what's going on? that would be great. You can upload it here with your response.
Please run down this guide and report back.
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