2000 Nissan Frontier Fuel system

162,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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SHANNON32514
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When I go above 3,000 RPMs it starts to sputter and losses power. I put a new fuel filter in and it hasnt changed the out come. What do you think it is? THanks
Jul 16, 2008 at 11:15 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi shannon32514,

If there is enough fuel, then it could be intake or exhaust problem.

Check the air cleaner and exhaust system, especially the catalytic converter, if it is clogged the engine would struggle at higher rpms.
Jul 20, 2008 at 6:08 AM
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