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1999 Oldsmobile Aurora Repair Question


Topics covered: Check engine light, Engine, Egr valve.
Mileage: 138,000 miles.

Asked on May 8, 2012

My car is sputtering when im going at a slow steady speed and hesitating when i push gas hard to get out in traffic. can u help?

1999 Oldsmobile Aurora.
Automatic V8 4.0 liter
Avatar Asked by csmith35

Answer

Replied on May 8, 2012

I'd have the codes checked. Even if the check engine light isn't on there could still be codes set.
There are a lot of things that can cause this type of problem. Some of them are things like low fuel pressure, egr valve problems, etc. There really is no way to know without testing it.

Tiny Answered by promechanic (expert)
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Replied on May 8, 2012

Yes my check engine light is on.

Tiny Response from csmith35
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Replied on May 8, 2012

You need to have the codes checked.

Tiny Answered by promechanic (expert)
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