why does car hesitate occasionally

Asked by barrymccockinner Nov 20, 2016 at 06:47 AM about the 1994 Toyota Corolla DX

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

had recent tune up--also first time replace fuel filter...210.000
miles...mechanic had trouble getting gas to stop leaking at fuel filter and even
had to put a O ring on it---ever since car occasionally hesitates and check
engine light comes on---also sometimes when idling it will idle up some and
sometimes at idle it dies out

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Paul answered 7 years ago

Did he replace the distributor coil, this is a common problem, also check the injectors they may be clogged

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barrymccockinner answered 7 years ago

he changed spark plug wires and plugs, rotary button and dist, cap pcv valve and fuel filter---also changed oil and filter---oh, and he also replaced air filter.... I will talk with him about your advice etc. also, about 6 months after all this I had to have another gas tank installed due to leak but still leaks if u fill it up....

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