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Engine puttering/low RPM

Tiny
ACORTEZ1090
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  • 2007 MITSUBISHI GALANT
  • 4.7L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 170,000 MILES
Really low rpm's. Like it shakes the car. It seems to drive fine. Just when I’m going slow or stopped the rpm's are really low when I’m not pushing on the gas. If I’m pushing on the gas it’s fine. Just when I’m not.
Tuesday, June 18th, 2019 AT 5:51 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

It sounds like the throttle bore is dirty and needs to be cleaned. here is a guide to help you:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/throttle-actuator-service

Please run down this guide and report back.
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Thursday, June 20th, 2019 AT 1:49 PM

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