2000 Chevy Malibu Tugging

Tiny
EETIRADO
  • MEMBER
  • 2000 CHEVROLET MALIBU
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 15,900 MILES
I feel a tug (like a fish pulling on a fish line) when I accelerate. It's worse if I'm going up hill. I noticed an improvement after a tune up and a transmission overhaul but the problem persists.
Sunday, August 15th, 2010 AT 10:42 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
  • MECHANIC
  • 75,992 POSTS
Lack of acceleration, chugging, hesitating, bogging, misfiring etc. Could be caused by one of the following below:

Start here inspect test all the items below-and get back with some results.

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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Sunday, August 15th, 2010 AT 11:22 PM

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