Hesitation when I give it gas?

Tiny
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  • 1999 CHEVROLET S-10
  • 3.4L
  • V6
  • 4WD
  • MANUAL
  • 175,000 MILES
I've noticed lately there is a hesitation when I give it gas and it now drives without power.
Thursday, March 20th, 2025 AT 2:49 PM

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Tiny
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The most common thing to try first is the fuel filter, here is the location so you can swap it out if you have not done so already.

This guide can help as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-hesitates

The fuel filter is under the truck on the left side rail. Check out the images (below). Let us know how it goes.
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