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1995 Dodge Caravan Engine hesitation? Timing belt bad?

Tiny
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  • 1995 DODGE CARAVAN
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 13,000 MILES
While driving on the HWY, I have noticed the engine seems to hesitate at times, and then wants to slow, and then kicks up a bit. Does this mean I may need a tune up, or is the timing belt going (gone )?
I drive about 300 miles a week for work- all highway, and I get great gas mileage- about 18-22 mpg.
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Thursday, March 27th, 2008 AT 8:27 PM

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Tiny
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It's not a timing belt issue. Might be tune up releated. May be a sensor going bad, may be a connector that is corroded or slightly loose. Could be a weak fuel pump.

Best bet is to have a garage that is capable of troubleshooting diagnose the problem. They will hook a scanner and or a pressure gauge up to it and monitor it when the problem is happening. There may be codes stored in the computer to aid in the diagnosis.
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