Sputters when driving up hill

Tiny
CALEB1999
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  • 2001 DODGE RAM
  • 5.9L
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 204,000 MILES
The truck listed above is a 1500. It will sputter going up hill when I put my foot on the gas to keep my RPM's up to get up hill. I don't know what is going on.
Monday, October 26th, 2020 AT 9:53 PM

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Tiny
MOTOR MASTER
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Hello my name is Dave.

First thing we need to fid out is if the check engine light has come on meaning there is 1 or more codes in the computer. here is a link to our tutorial on how to the codes:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Keep in mind that even if the light isn't on currently there is most likely stored codes in the system so I would recommend checking for codes even if the light isn't on.

I would also like to know when the last time it was tuned up, with that many miles on it you should be due for at least the second set of spark plugs and personally I would change the plug wires and air filter if it hasn't been done recently.

If you can retrieve the codes, if any, and let us know the results we will be more than happy to help you track down your problem. Please keep us up to date on your progress and thank you for using 2CarPros!
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Tuesday, October 27th, 2020 AT 4:09 AM

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