Has a slight shudder when going down the road but only when you press the gas pedal and will sometimes backfire when going up hill

Submitted by zoogurl Sun 09/20/2009

Submitted by bfree on Wed, 04/14/2010 - 15:12.

Could be fuel related. Check/change the fuel filter. Also, check the spark plugs and the condition of the spark plug wires, dist. cap and rotor.

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