Missing/backfires , drop in gas mileage

128,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MFSNOW
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I had a new fuel filter put on, all of the parts are original.
It is better but when you accelerate or start up an incline it hesitates and when you press the gas it sounds like it kind of backfires under the hood. The gas mileage had dropped. After you drive it and get it hot when it starts to cool off it makes a loud pop like a gun fire. It has never given us any problem until now.

One more question, I have lost the key to the locking hub caps how do I get another one?
Thanks for any help I am a single fifty five year old woman that knows nothing about cars and waiting to get my disability check started. every penny is like $10.00 to me.
Help.
Apr 6, 2018 at 2:14 AM
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Hello,

I would start with a tune up using all ACDelco parts plugs and wires. Here is a guide to help you see what you are in for when doing the job:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-tune-up-a-car-engine

Please run down this guide and report back.

The hubcap lock it should have a color on the bolt part tell that color to the GM dealer and they will have the key for you.

Cheers, Ken
Apr 7, 2018 at 6:07 AM
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