2000 Chrysler PT Cruiser engine chugging

2000 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
88,745 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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STEPHEN284
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at low revs the engine chuggs its ok at high revs put it in to a garage they changed spark plugs and it was ok but started doing it again also uses a lot of fuel
Feb 25, 2010 at 4:40 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Hesitation and lack of acceleration:

Inspect and test all the following listed below:

Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position 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.
Feb 25, 2010 at 4:58 PM