Sputtering and popping

196,000 MILES • 2.7L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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JEFFLEWIS980
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It is sputtering and popping underneath the hood. So I changed the plugs wires the cap and button.
May 13, 2019 at 10:20 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

Do you mean backfiring? If you do, it could be something with the valve train in the engine.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-backfires-while-running

Have you checked for any codes?

Roy
May 13, 2019 at 10:49 AM
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