Intermittent rough running condition

1995 DODGE DAKOTA
235,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MIKE RYAN
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I have a 1995 Dodge Dakota V8, that while driving down the highway, it spits and sputters and looses power. It will drop down from 65 to below 50 mph or lower with the pedal all the way down. It will do this one day, and then it will happen again any where from 1 day later to 3 weeks, or 3 months later. I have replaced the wires, plugs, distributer cap, rotor, pickup coil, ignition coil, crank sensor, and catalytic convertor. What do you think is causing the problem?
May 21, 2011 at 7:47 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Engine running rough or misfiring can be cause by the following:


https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-misfires-or-runs-rough


1.Defective spark plugs
2.Inadequate spark/coil,defective spark plug wire.
3.Lack of compression
4.False air leakage.
5.Faulty fuel injectors.
6.Insufficient fuel pressure.
7.Contaminated fuel.
8.EGR valve that is leaking.
9.Oxygen sensors.
10.Throttle position sensor.
11.Manifold absolute pressure sensor
12.Mass Airflow Sensor
13.Idle air control valve


Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it-
Jun 15, 2011 at 6:37 AM
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