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    Default 03-15-2011
    Hello all,

    A friend of mine just bought a 2006 N/A GP with 48k miles last week and today while driving it seems to be sputtering during take off and while crusing on the highway. Any ideas? He did an oil change, transmission fluid looks nice and clean, he only uses Chevron gas, ect. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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    Have you tried to clean the maf or check the vac lines for a leak?
    Quote Originally Posted by W-Body Store
    Remember, GM engineers didn't take into account your need for speed.
    Daily Driver: 06 Grand Prix GT / 9.4:1 CR / IS3 Heads / Ported Gen V / ZZP Headers / HPT Pro / Pulleys: 4.25, 3.8, 3.5, 3.4, 3.2, 3.0, 2.9, 2.7
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    Quote Originally Posted by Explicit_Spade View Post
    Have you tried to clean the maf or check the vac lines for a leak?
    I will have him check both, whats best way carb cleaner?
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    They make a maf cleaner, I usually pop off the screeen from the back side and use a qtip with rubbing alcohol when I do mine.
    Quote Originally Posted by W-Body Store
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    Quote Originally Posted by Explicit_Spade View Post
    They make a maf cleaner, I usually pop off the screeen from the back side and use a qtip with rubbing alcohol when I do mine.
    My friend doesnt have skills when dealing with cars and is 2 hours away, is this something easy to fix for even him?
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