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My 2001 Mazda Tribute sputters when in gear (R, or D), and when accelerating whilst taking off, I really have to put my foot down for the vehicle to move... also when drive along at a high speed, and its shifts into 4th, (RPM below 2000), it sputters and jumps around quite a bit.... So basically, sputters at low RPM.. Do you have any idea what the cause of this might be? .. Thanks

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  • Anonymous Jan 02, 2011

    when was the last time you did a tune-up please ?

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A dirty fuel filter can cause hesitation/ sputtering.
If it's been 12,000 miles or more replace it

  • Anonymous Jan 02, 2011

    Okay thanks for that,... I'll check it out

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Hi,
Could be ignition coils failing or injectors. Don't know the mileage on your car, but could be worn out engine too. Change your oil often?

  • Anonymous Jan 02, 2011

    Hi, yeah I have changed my oil in the last 1000km... it currently has 170,000kms on it, transmission was replaced 20,000km ago. Thanks

  • quadrider50 Jan 02, 2011

    Hi!
    Is the check engine light on? If so, head into an autozone or pepboys for a code pull. they will tell what the code is. if it is cylinder misfires, could be what we are discussing.

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