Car hesitation and stalling, could it just need a fuel tank cleaning?

Asked by GuruCBD2V Feb 15, 2019 at 03:14 PM about the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer ES

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

my Car hesitated,  knocks,  and jumps..
whenever I do not have my foot on the
accelerator.  It often stalls out too. Been
trying to fix for years and no one can seem to
find the prob.  Someone mentioned that I
should try fuel injector fluid.  

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oilyspill answered 5 years ago

You have tac, throttle actuator control/drive by wire throttle. Check for any applicable trouble codes related to that system. I don't know if cleaning throttle bore would help? Don't force the throttle plate.

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F_O_R answered 5 years ago

If your fuel filter keeps getting clogged you should have the tank cleaned. No other reason to clean the tank. Your car may need a tuneup.

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