2001 Subaru Forester car hesitates when putting on the gas

2001 SUBARU FORESTER
62,000 MILES • 4 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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BENB
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Hello,
My 2001 Suburu Forrester just started losing power when accerated and spits and sputters at a very low speed. It seem to run almost fine when using the cruise control going 55 miles an hour. I had filled my car with gas at the pump and the pump shut off after $13.00 worth of gas and my car was not completely filled up.As I checked the gauge inside my car. Went for about 20 miles and then it started to loose power and spit and sputter. What do you think this could be? Maybe some bad gas or do you think a fuel pump. It shakes the engine alittle and sounds like it puffs out the exhaust.
Jul 10, 2008 at 1:49 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi benb,

I would suggest checking the fuel filter for clogging.

Check the spark plugs and related parts.

The gas filler breather hose next to the main pipe could be kinked or clogged. It could also be the filler pipe valve being stuck thereby not allowing you to fill up.
Jul 14, 2008 at 11:56 AM