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yes it could be one or two bad filters. check one in gas tank and other down the fuel line. change if dirty and see if that fixes the problem. if not it could also be a comp problem with your fuel injection. also air fuel mixture could be off. jb yes it could be one or two bad filters. check one in gas tank and other down the fuel line. change if dirty and see if that fixes the problem. if not it could also be a comp problem with your fuel injection. also air fuel mixture could be off. i had the same problem and it was my air fuel mixture was to lean at higher speeds. jb

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Q: When accelerating at higher rpm's with a 1991 passat gl why would the acceleration stutter would this be a fuel filter problem?
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