2002 Pontiac Grand Prix dont know what the problum is

2002 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
128,358 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ZACK89
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i have a pontiac and its having problums when i give it gas my rpm will tack right and she starts to chug and then loose power it becomes a real pain when i git to a hill same problum but then you can start to smell that im burning alot of oil

so i hope i gave you a nuff disscrption so can help me out and if you can it'll be GREATLY APPRESHEATIED
thanks zack
Sep 3, 2010 at 6:32 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Lack of acceleration,chugging,hesitating,bogging,misfiring etc. could be caused by one of the following below:

Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position sensor.
Crankshaft position sensor
Knock 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 it.
Sep 3, 2010 at 9:54 AM
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