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What could cause a car to sputter and eventually backfire at high rpms only in 3rd 4th and 5th gear but not in 1st or 2nd?
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∙ 2006-04-03 15:04:37Best Answer
It sounds like fuel starved. Try the fuel filter or the fuel pump.
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