Q: My car doesn't run correct.
Car starts up fine but after driving for a little bit it acts like it wants to die and at that point when you let off the gas it kicks after a few seconds and takes off. I'm not sure if it is the in-line fuel filter or if I have a leak in the fuel system causing the pressure to lower. Is there any suggestions on what it could be so I'm not spending money replacing parts that are needed
My car has an automatic transmission.
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