Car sputtering

Tiny
DAKINK2K
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  • 1994 CHEVROLET CAPRICE
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 114,000 MILES
My car starts right up idles fine for a minute or so. Then its starts to sputter a little. When I take off, it sputters and car shakes until I give it more gas. If I let up on the gas pedal it seems to catch a gear and run normal. Worse when going up hill! 1994 chevy caprice
Sunday, January 9th, 2011 AT 9:46 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
  • MECHANIC
  • 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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Monday, January 10th, 2011 AT 2:33 AM

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