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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 10:58 AM
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I have a 2004 Mazda 6 Wagon. The engine recently started to sputter while around 1-2rpms. When I accelerate, it more than likely will stop. As I sit idle, it feels like someone is slightly bumping the car. The engine light just recently went on as well. Any ideas?

I use normal gas, nothing fancy, and recently have put a high mileage bottle of fuel injector cleaner in the tank. I have read that it could be the spark plugs, but not really sure. It doesn't feel like the transmission, but any help would be great!

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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 01:00 PM
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Take the car and have the code pulled. Post the code here and we can help you better. Is the car a 4cyl or V6?

-Sheldon.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 02:59 PM
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Mileage? Ever change plugs, ignition coils, or PCV before?
 
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 08:28 AM
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The engine is a V6 with about 88K miles. I'm going to get the code read sometime this week. I'll post it as soon as I get it.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 08:48 AM
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Catalytic converter blockage?
 
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 08:53 AM
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Sounds like either a T/Body or MAF sensor problem. These cars are notorious for acting up when those get dirty.
 
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