1995 Oldsmobile 98 Car stutters when going up hills and i c

1995 OLDSMOBILE 98
94,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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FREDCLAEYS
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Hello, I am driving a 1995 Oldsmobile 98. The problem i am having is that when the car is warm and i take it up a hill i the engine starts to lose power and starts violently stuttering. If i floor it, the shuddering will stop, and if I let off the gas the shuddering will stop. I replaced all three ignition coils, the fuel filter, and i cleaned the throttle body as well as the Mass airflow sensor. I checked the vaccuum lines to the fuel pressure regulator, and I have made no progress. I have also found that after i drive somewhere, when i get out of the car i can smell gas. But there is no gas leak, so i am wondering if i am running too rich and getting misfires going uphill or if the fuel pump is freaking out. I am at a total loss because no warning lights or check engine lights are coming on. Thanks
Jul 14, 2010 at 2:01 PM
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Since you stated you smell fuel strongly, you may want to inspect the spark plugs to ensure they are getting a bright blue/white spark. Also see if any of the plugs are blackened and/or have carbon build up. Let me know how they look
Jul 15, 2010 at 5:45 PM