it could be the coil
Water in engine-head gasket most likely.
A cylinder misfiring can cause this sympton, check/replace spark plugs and plug wires. Also, sputtering and shaking can be caused by engine timing, have the timing checked. Another cause can be fouled fuel injectors on fuel injected vehicles.
when my dodge stratus started to do that it was because I needed transmission fluid.
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If a car is sputtering at high RPMs, the fuel pressure needs to be checked. If the fuel pump can't keep up, this will cause sputtering. Also, the car should be checked to make sure the valves are adjusted properly.
There are pages and pages of things that can cause a check engine light. You need to have it checked with a scantool. Then the code can be diagnosed and repaired.
Needs a full service Fuel pump/filter Incorrect fuel ECU (brain) AFM/MFA (air fuel mixture meter) Split air/fuel hoses
Yes the fuel pressure regulater will cause stalling and a few more things too ..like back fire, sputtering,and in some cases they squirt gas all over the engine. good luck Ed....(mrjunky)
distributor located under the water pump. I had to change mine. Usually what happens is as soon as the engine warmed up, it was running like crap.
Often a faucet will sputter if there is air in the lines. This happens if the water has been turned off and then on again. If this is the cause, it is only necessary to run the water a while and the air will get out of the lines, and the sputtering will stop.
If your 1994 Honda Civic is sputtering, it may be due to a clogged fuel line. Another possible cause is that one of the pistons isn't firing correctly. A tune up might be in order.
Check engine light on? If so have it checked for codes. That should point you towards a possible misfire.