Engine sputters when accelerating

2001 DODGE RAM
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PAULAHICKS
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I have a 2001 dodge ram 1500 4x4 mileage is 70,000. it sputters like it is going to run out of gas while you are accelerating. Do you think I need to replace the fuel pump, or can it be something else?
Feb 7, 2007 at 12:07 PM
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KASEKENNY
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This could be the fuel pump, but we need to confirm this by checking the pressure when this is sputtering.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

If the pressure is low or not steady when this is sputtering, then we need to start with the fuel filter which is combined with the regulator, and I am attaching that info below for your review.

If the filter and regulator are not the cause of this then the pump needs to be replaced.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-electric-fuel-pump

Please run through this info and let me know what questions you have with this and what you find with the pressure.

Thanks
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