surging when traveling up a hill

2007 BUICK LA CROSSE
150,000 MILES • 3.8L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SMILEYTOM
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Car is surging when you go up a hill, can give it gas and it smooths out.
Fuel pressure is 58 so we do not think it is the fuel pump.

Reviewed question emailed and this is correct.
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Apr 17, 2018 at 12:19 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good evening.

It could be the catalytic converter partially clogged. that is a common issue.

Roy

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-catalytic-converter

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-surges
Apr 17, 2018 at 5:25 PM
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SMILEYTOM
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Thank you very much for your help. We will check this.
Apr 18, 2018 at 8:47 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Keep us updated.

Roy
Apr 18, 2018 at 10:15 AM