SPONSORED LINKS

Hesitating as it accelerates

Tiny
DONALDKIMBERLYR
  • MEMBER
  • 2000 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE
Engine Performance problem
2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

My 2000 oldsmobile silhouetter acts like it is hesitating as I give it gas going down the road. I can hear what sounds like a whistle if I give it more gas to see if it will straighten up. My RPMs jump up and down as it is doing a jerking motion like it wants to go but wants to quit. Sometimes I hear it back firing. If I let off the gas a bit sometimes it corrects itself and runs good. Can someone please tell me what I should do first maybe step by step so I can get this fixed. This just started Aug. 4, 2009 right after I filled up my vehicle with gas to go on vacation. I want to keep my vehicle running. Thanks in advance.
SPONSORED LINKS
Friday, August 28th, 2009 AT 8:11 PM

2 Replies

Tiny
KEN L
  • MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
  • 48,329 POSTS
Hello,

It sounds like you have a plugged catalytic converter which is not allowing the exhaust to exit the engine but to confirm the problem lets follow this guide.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-catalytic-converter

Please run this test and get back to us.

Cheers, Ken
SPONSORED LINKS
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Monday, January 29th, 2018 AT 7:17 PM
Tiny
DONALDKIMBERLYR
  • MEMBER
  • 3 POSTS
Yep that was the problem, I took it too a garage and they confirmed your prognosis. The car is running great again ;)
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Monday, January 29th, 2018 AT 7:17 PM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Engine Hesitate Content

Vacuum Leak Test and Repair
VIDEO
Vacuum Leak Test and Repair
Instructional repair video
Hesitation
GUIDE
Hesitation
An engine hesitation is an interruption of continuous power during acceleration. When a engine is hesitating it will cause the car to lunge or surge which will cause a...
VIEW MORE

Sponsored links