Car stalling as I accelerate

Asked by GuruZ5KKD Jan 07, 2018 at 08:39 AM about the 1999 Lexus GS 300 RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

As I accelerate my car is sputtering and stalling , struggling to run.    What
could be the cause?  Sounds serious.  1999 GS300

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take a look at the plugs , do the basics , air filter oil change , you can start it up at night when it's dark spray a little water on the plug wires if you see an arc replace them , or test them with a multi meter

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