Engine sputters when trying to accelerate

Tiny
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My car is sputtering real bad when I put on the acceleration. What could this mean?
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Monday, April 8th, 2013 AT 9:38 AM

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Tiny
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Could be spark plugs breaking down. I would start with basic tune up parts.

Roy
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Monday, April 8th, 2013 AT 9:55 AM
Tiny
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It is a five speed manual. A tune as already been done.
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Tuesday, October 2nd, 2018 AT 5:22 PM
Tiny
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Okay.

Are there any codes or is the check engine light on?

A common cause for this is the injectors. They get dirt inside and the spray patterns are not correct. Additives have no effect on cleaning. You need to have someone use a direct injection of injector cleaner to break up the carbon deposits.

Roy

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-fuel-injector
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Tuesday, October 2nd, 2018 AT 5:27 PM
Tiny
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I thought that may be it. Thanks so much.
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Tuesday, October 2nd, 2018 AT 5:32 PM
Tiny
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You are welcome.

Always glad to help.

Roy
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Tuesday, October 2nd, 2018 AT 5:47 PM

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