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'96 Geo Prizm Engine?

Tiny
STEVEJF
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  • 1996 GEO PRIZM
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 180,000 MILES
My 96 geo prizm ( toyota engine) --it's engine flutters
very slight hesitation every 5 minutes or so. Just started doing this. Well-maintained. 180k miles. Any suggestions?

I run synthetic oil and usually Valero or Shell gas.
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Tuesday, November 16th, 2010 AT 8:40 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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  • 75,992 POSTS
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
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