Why does my engine bog down when I give it gas?
Your engine either seems to bog down when you hit the gas pedal, or it takes a second or two to respond. An engine that hesitates when accelerating is either sucking too much air, not getting enough fuel, or misfiring. Here’s what you might discover—and what you can do to fix the problem: Dirty air filter.
Why does my car sputter when I give it gas?
One of the most common causes of a sputtering engine is an issue with the vehicle’s fuel system—the filter, pump, and injectors. Since the fuel filter, pump, and injectors work together as part of one interconnected system, dirt and debris need only clog one part to cause the others to fail.
What does it mean if your Subaru is sputtering?
To a non-mechanic, it feels like the fuel supply is sputtering. We have had it to the mechanic 5 times (3 times to Subaru dealer) and, of course, the problem will not showcase itself during these visits. Only once did the check engine light come on, and that reported a possible problem with the throttle position sensor.
What was the hesitation problem on my Subaru Outback?
My hesitation was due to my plug wire on #3 breaking apart after the last spark plug change (I pulled on the proper location of the wires to take the wires off). I changed them in the parking lot of the local Subaru dealership (when I was out of town!). Fixed.
Is it safe to drive a 2004 Subaru Outback?
Since the 2 other sensors didn’t register on the car’s computer, my Subaru mechanic doesn’t feel they’re the problem. Please help. This car is not safe to drive and we have an upcoming vacation planned. Edmunds lists the following technical service bulletin for the 2004 Outback: THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR. VEHICLES EQUIPED WITH H-6 3.0L ENGINES.
What kind of car is a 1999 Subaru Outback?
I love my Outback! When I bought my 1999 Subaru (with only 70,000 miles) all my friends talked about how reliable they are and how great they are in the snow. But no one mentioned the common headgasket problem. Subarus are infamous for their head gasket problems in the 2.5L engines.