2001 Saturn SL1 car isnt working well

2001 SATURN SL1
180,322 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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my car isnt working good. i drive it all the time. not far places. but when i drive some where.most of the time. when it put it in drive, press the gas peddle. it doesnt wanna go. mainly revs up little. and then i try again and its smooth? i checked transmission fluid. everythin is fine with the fluids. please help!

thanks,

tom
Nov 27, 2009 at 12:43 AM
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Oxygen sensor
Catalytic converter
Dirty fuel injectors (cleaning the injectors often fixes this).
Bad MAP (manifold absolute pressure) sensor
Bad TPS (throttle position) sensor
Bad or dirty MAF (mass airflow) sensor
Low fuel pressure (leaky fuel pressure regulator or weak fuel pump)
Vacuum leaks (intake manifold, vacuum hoses, throttle body, EGR valve)
Bad gasoline (fuel contaminated with water or too much alcohol)

Sometimes, what feels like a hesitation is actually ignition misfire rather than lean misfire. The causes of ignition misfire may include:

Dirty or worn spark plugs
Bad plug wires
Weak ignition coil
Wet plug wires
Nov 27, 2009 at 5:31 AM