2001 Buick Park Avenue Surging

2001 BUICK PARK AVENUE
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DAN GROSS
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2001 Buick Park Avenue 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive 109000 miles

Where to look for the cure to "surging"? Since the weather has turned much colder, the problem has gotten more severe. Occurs under light load (up hill or light acceleration) and only between 1500 to 2000 rpm. Usually cured by "punching it" to kick down the transmission and jump the rpm. Not real fuel efficient, though. Fuel filter changed at the last service (~106K). Suggestions?

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Dan
Dec 10, 2008 at 8:45 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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Hello
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The EGR valve may be cycling opening and closing. Replacing the valve may cure the surging. It is also possible, if your car is equipped with air conditioning, that the air conditioning compressor may be cycling on and off, lugging the motor.

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Dec 11, 2008 at 1:58 AM