Engine stutters when stopped

2003 NISSAN XTERRA
135,000 MILES • 3.3L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MACEDO23
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My engine stutters and shakes periodically only when stopped whether it is in park or drive. it has never stalled though, but sounds like it is about to. Acceleration Is not disrupted or lacking.
Aug 4, 2017 at 5:42 AM
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Hello,

It sounds like the engine is misfiring. To confirm the problem and get it fixed please visit this guide.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-misfires-or-runs-rough


Please let us know what happens, we are interested to see what it is.

Cheers, Ken
Aug 5, 2017 at 9:57 PM