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Old 10-26-2010, 07:26 PM
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I parked my car this morning and it was fine. This afternoon, I noticed when I was driving in the range of 1500 to 2000 RPM the car will jerk and buck. This happens in any gear. I just bought gas last night and it wasn't doing it before then. all help is much appreciated.
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Old 10-26-2010, 07:29 PM
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****ty gas check your plugs see if they look ok also if it misfiring i dont know what u mean by jerk and buck
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Old 10-26-2010, 07:32 PM
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It feels like when someone is just learning to drive a 5 speed, and they let off the gas in 1st, and then get back on the gas...the bucking and jerking you feel then.
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Old 10-26-2010, 07:34 PM
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so theres no power loss and or feels sluggish?
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Old 10-26-2010, 07:35 PM
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A dirty MAF or vacuum leak can cause that.
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Old 10-26-2010, 07:36 PM
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Nope, no powerloss or anything.

Will check the MAF, Thanks.
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Old 10-27-2010, 03:27 PM
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Well if it is a vacuum leak start your car up gey some brake cleaner pop hood spray around vacuum lines intake and brake booster if rpms raise or drop vacuum leak if nothing iys something else make sure engine has been sitting cause if hot ciuld cause fire with brake cleaner
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