RPM's not going over 2,000-2,500.

[avguy]

How many miles on your vehicle, and what maintenance has been done (especially recently)? Did this begin suddenly, or a while ago and steadily getting worse? Did you ever see the yellow check engine light come on? Unfortunately something like this can be caused by a number of things, such as spark plugs, wires, fuel pump, and a bunch of others as well. Typically it begins with finding out if the problem is fuel or spark, and progresses along one of those 2 paths. But you would need to be able to do some basic stuff with tools, in order to avoid having to take it to a shop to have this diagnosis done, followed by whatever repair is necessary. Do you work on cars at all? If you don't, perhaps you know someone who does, and who can help at least get the diagnosis part done.

[invisible]

My car has 70k and has progressively gotten worse. No check engine light has come on that i've noticed. I will start on those basic items first such as plugs and wires. Fuel pump is a bit pricey for my budget right now, but if there's no way around it, then I will replace.

I will start with that and get back to you.

Thank You.

[avguy]

My car has 70k and has progressively gotten worse. No check engine light has come on that i've noticed. I will start on those basic items first such as plugs and wires. Fuel pump is a bit pricey for my budget right now, but if there's no way around it, then I will replace.

I will start with that and get back to you.

Thank You.

Whoa, I wasn't suggesting to actually do any of those things, and the fuel pump was just used as an example of one thing on the fuel system side. Now, that being said, spark plugs isn't a bad thing to do, particularly if they haven't ever been replaced in your vehicle. What I was really getting at, is that the problem should be diagnosed systematically, rather than just hanging on a bunch of parts. Most of us who DIY do hang parts sometimes, especially when the problem matches something common for that vehicle. But there are lots of parts, and it gets expensive fairly quick. Try the plugs, but if you still have the same thing after that, see if you can find someone who can help you diagnose it.

[2010AveoLT]

Whoa, I wasn't suggesting to actually do any of those things, and the fuel pump was just used as an example of one thing on the fuel system side. Now, that being said, spark plugs isn't a bad thing to do, particularly if they haven't ever been replaced in your vehicle. What I was really getting at, is that the problem should be diagnosed systematically, rather than just hanging on a bunch of parts. Most of us who DIY do hang parts sometimes, especially when the problem matches something common for that vehicle. But there are lots of parts, and it gets expensive fairly quick. Try the plugs, but if you still have the same thing after that, see if you can find someone who can help you diagnose it.

He's got a Point: Diagnosing the Problem Properly is a LOT Cheaper then just Throwing Parts at it and seeing what sticks.