Idling problems, go to repair shop
Could be:
Timing chain
Timing belt
Injectors
Distributor issues
Sputtering is almost like a person spitting. The car runs but it doesn't have full power, could actually sound like someone spitting. Missing is when there is a consistent and constant slight jerking or vibration. Unless it is really bad it is hard to feel.
Why is this question not asked...................why is my 2004 ford escape spitting and sputtering .
i think it means that plasma is just spitting out from an area
Usually a sputtering muffler means that a new catalytic converter is needed. The sputtering sound is the car misfiring.
You go to a mechanic!
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.
It needs a tune up.
Timing issue, poor ignition.
I sometimes sputter when I'm nervous. Please reword the question and tell me what year and engine and describe what you are doing with the car when "sputtering" occurs. Would help if you can think of additional description of what you mean by "sputtering".
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it will feel as if you are running out of gas, the car will start sputtering.