2000 Saturn SL1 Engine struggling and sputtering

2000 SATURN SL1
155,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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PRINCESSBEECA
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The engine seems like it struggling during idle as well as acceleration. There is little power when pushing on the gas and its also coughing out of the tailpipe with water and a black soot like substance.

I really hope someone can figure out whats wrong.

Thanks,
Beeca
Dec 9, 2009 at 3:58 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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do u know if u have any codes?sounds like a plugged cat on ur exhaust or a coolant temp sensor.let me know if u have any codes first.
louie
Dec 9, 2009 at 2:32 PM
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