motor surges at highway speeds

2000 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
140,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BUCKTHEMECHANIC
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Why does my motor surge when I'm at highway speed usually when I'm going up a incline
Feb 14, 2011 at 11:14 AM
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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.
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 and keep testing.
Mar 27, 2011 at 5:14 AM