1998 Chevy Lumina sputtering and cutting off

Tiny
KZAMBRON
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  • 1998 CHEVROLET LUMINA
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 146,000 MILES
I just bought this and from the owners house to the garage for an oil change, the engine when I arrived at the garage it started sputtering and cutting out. He has had it for 2 days and cant get it to do it again but the owner said it has been doing that for awhile.
Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010 AT 6:57 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
  • MECHANIC
  • 75,992 POSTS
Inspect and test all the following listed below and get back with some testing results we start here

Oxygen sensors.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position 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.
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Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010 AT 7:04 PM

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