because itt needs to be work on
water in the fuel can cause an idling motor to sputter and/or die.
A malfunctioning battery can't provide enough power to your ignition system when the motor is idling can cause sputtering. If there is not enough gas, that can cause your vehicle to sputter. If the spark plugs fail to fire will also cause your vehicle to sputter.
Could be in need of a tune up.
No
A sparkplug misfiring.
Possibly. The main thing it can cause is severe engine wear. Too much oil is just as bad as too little.
It may be a EGR valve issue. This valve is normally closed at idle and opens at about 40mph.
ice in the fuel system
There are a number of reasons why a car would idle find but sputter when you accelerate. It could need a new spark plugs. You may also have to replace the filters. It might also be an issue with the air flow.
There could be several reasons why a car would sputter and shut off. The car might be out of gas, dead battery, bad starter, alternator problems or other issues. It is best to have it checked out by a licensed mechanic.
A car could sputter in the rain if the car needs new seals. There could also be a spark plug or wire that needs to be replaced.
I sat in my car in the driveway with the car idling, waiting for the kids to come out.