car sputtering

1994 CHEVROLET CAPRICE
114,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DAKINK2K
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my car starts right up idles fine for a minute or so. then its starts to sputter a little. when i take off, it sputters and car shakes until i give it more gas. if i let up on the gas pedal it seems to catch a gear and run normal. worse when going up hill! 1994 chevy caprice
Jan 9, 2011 at 9:46 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Could be caused by one of the following below

Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position sensor.
Crankshaft position sensor
Knock 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 it
Jan 10, 2011 at 2:33 AM