2000 Chrysler PT Cruiser engine chugging

Tiny
STEPHEN284
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  • 2000 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 88,745 MILES
At low revs the engine chuggs its ok at high revs put it in to a garage they changed spark plugs and it was ok but started doing it again also uses a lot of fuel
Thursday, February 25th, 2010 AT 4:40 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Hesitation and lack of acceleration:

Inspect and test all the following listed below:

Oxygen sensor.
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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Thursday, February 25th, 2010 AT 4:58 PM

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