1995 Nissan Sentra putts

1995 NISSAN SENTRA
110,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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OLAFLORD
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my car will do fine when i first start it and out of the blue it will loose power and can not go up hills and thrives just to get to fifth gear. i dont know what it could be it also back fires. the cadiletic converter is drilled out because we thought that was the problem. this is my only car and i have a family of four im struggling please help. i need a car for work and going to the store to get baby milk. i need help. thanks god bless
May 26, 2010 at 8:29 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Lack of acceleration,chugging,hesitating,bogging etc. could be caused by one of the following below.

Inspect and test all the following listed below and get back with some results

Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position sensor.
Manifold absolute pressure sensor.
EGR Valve
Fuel pressure regulator leaking or defective fuel pump.
False air leakage.
Fuel contamination.
Foul/defective spark plugs.
Open spark plug wires.
Ignition coil/Coil packs defective.
Incorrect ignition timing.
Cap and rotor.

Note:If it doesn't apply disregard.
Aug 2, 2018 at 11:36 AM
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