Sputtering when trying to accelerate

2000 HONDA ACCORD
200,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BRANDON HARCOURT
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When we got the car the person told us the engine slipped a little. It has gotten worse and then now it starts to sputter when I take off, I have to go slow. It is like it's clogged or something, like it feels like it is out of gas.
Jan 18, 2019 at 4:48 PM
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PATENTED_REPAIR_PRO
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The first thing you should do is stop by an AutoZone or advance auto and ask them to retrieve the engine trouble codes from the computer. They usually do this for free. Then if they don't sell you a part and/or want to figure out what the code means and any troubleshooting, post them codes in here.
Jan 19, 2019 at 12:08 AM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

To me it sounds like the engine needs a tune up because it is misfiring. please run down these guides to confirm the issue.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-misfires-or-runs-rough

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-tune-up-a-car-engine

Please run down these guides and report back.

Jan 19, 2019 at 8:53 AM
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