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1996 Chevy Cavalier

Tiny
ECLAN81
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  • 1996 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 148,000 MILES
Since last week, my car has been having a slow acceleration. Also, coming out of idle, it will jerk like accelerating from a red light. I was told I was in desperate need of a good tune up which I got, last Friday, but it didn't help. Any idea on what else it could be?
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Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009 AT 9:29 AM

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Tiny
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Does it run rough at a idle? Possible bad head gasket? You may have a plugged cat converter causing bad acceleration? Do you have a check engine light on?
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Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009 AT 6:08 PM
Tiny
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No it does not run rough when idle. Last week, my ETS OFF and check engine light came on. I took it to auto zone for a check and they said my engine light was on because of my oxygen sensors. Since last Wednesday, those lights have come on maybe 3 days.
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Wednesday, March 4th, 2009 AT 7:21 AM
Tiny
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What codes do you have? Also did they put plug wires in during the tune up
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Wednesday, March 4th, 2009 AT 9:18 AM
Tiny
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They didn't give me any codes, just said it was the oxygen sensors that was causing my check engine light to go on. I did not get wires with my tune up. My 96 Cav is a 2.4l engine and I was told I don't have wires.
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Wednesday, March 4th, 2009 AT 12:28 PM
Tiny
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Did they replace the spark plug boots
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Wednesday, March 4th, 2009 AT 12:38 PM

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