Rough idle and low engine power

Tiny
KMCMATH
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  • 2005 JEEP LIBERTY
  • 3.7L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 230,000 MILES
A week prior to this I replaced my radiator. I did an A/C recharge and my vehicle was driving how it usually does and a couple hours later I got gas then a couple minutes later after that my car started to sputter and try to stall out. I did a gas treatment and sea foam cleaner, then we’ve replaced the fuel pump, ignition coils, 3 out of 4 o2 sensors, spark plugs and belt tensioner. I have put a fuel injector cleaner in also after this stuff was replaced. It has a semi rough idle still and it’s struggles to get up to 20 mph and sometimes the car barely reads that your pushing on the gas. Once it gets passed 20 mph it doesn’t seem to have a problem going, but I haven’t pushed it passed 35 mph because I don’t know exactly what damage it could cause if any. A diagnostic reader is saying different things and the last scan said my IAC valve needed to be replaced. I’ have already put a thousand dollars into this and i’m just trying to not have spend unnecessary money. Please help.
Sunday, September 13th, 2020 AT 9:50 AM

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Tiny
DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

The first thing I would suggest for you to test is the fuel pressure.It sounds like you might have a weak or failing fuel pump that is not providing proper fuel pressure.If you don't have access to a fuel pressure tester most auto parts stores have a tool loaner program and will rent you one.Here is a tutorial showing what is involved:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

The fuel pressure for your vehicle should be between 50-65 PSI. Hope this helps and keep us updated.Thanks for using 2CarPros.
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Sunday, September 13th, 2020 AT 2:36 PM

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