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1999 Volkswagen Passat Engine misses throughout drive speed

Tiny
ERICPEREZ74
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  • 1999 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • MANUAL
  • 163,000 MILES
My spark plugs were not gapped right and were black all around. I replaced plugs. My car seems to be missing or pulling as I am accelerating. Its fine when idiling. How do I know when fuel filter is clogged and the fuel pressure regulator needs to be replaced?
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Sunday, September 13th, 2009 AT 8:23 PM

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Tiny
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How do I know when fuel filter is clogged and the fuel pressure regulator needs to be replaced?

By check the fuel pressure with a gauge before and after the fuel filter and with and w/o vacuum to the regulator
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Sunday, September 13th, 2009 AT 8:59 PM

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