Car dies when you slow for stop signs but runs fine as long as you give it gas

it appears you have electronic throttle control. any applicable trouble codes, relating to that system? clean the throttle bore and around throttle plate, don't force the throttle plate. your idle air is electronically controlled.

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intake idler unit needs cleaning unit is on the side of the intake not the one that controls throttle the other one. remove and clean out. or spray carb cleaner in to clean out. also clean the connectors on the wiring. should be fine after that, if not you will need to remove it and give it really good clean out.

Sometimes that's caused by a vacuum leak near the manifold area.

Sometimes air in the coolant will cause an idle problem. Air will keep the air temp sensor from sending proper info.
Hope this helps.

Hi could be your idling speed needs adjusting slightly

dirty throttle body, check air filter.

Sounds like the Idle/Air Control Valve is bad. If you are able to remove it, you may find that it has some dirt or build-up in it and be able to clean it for it to work. This would more than likely be a temp. fix. Chances are you'll have to buy a new one.

check the egr system

Try adjusting the idle and changing the fuel filter.

i think your exhaust might have a leak which is heating up your oil when this happens the engine suffocates and wants to die.