Engine jolting and RPM's fluctuating randomly

Tiny
JEFFREYPLAIN
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  • 1994 CHEVROLET S-10
  • 4.3L
  • V6
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 260,000 MILES
For the past few days wherever the engine is under load (acceleration, in drive, ect.), The engine will periodically 'jolt' or 'jump'. No sound out noise, just the single bump or two and it gets worse under light acceleration. Under medium to high acceleration I'll either experience a loss in power so together or the engines' rpm will fluctuate randomly about 200 rpm's faster or slower. The symptoms got better after filling up with the good ole 87. I replaced the MAP sensor recently so it could be that but I'm not sure.
Tuesday, February 25th, 2020 AT 6:10 AM

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Tiny
ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

I would start with ignition parts such as plugs and wires. It could be just a bad spark plug.

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

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-tune-up-a-car-engine

Roy
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Tuesday, February 25th, 2020 AT 6:51 AM

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