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Recommendation:
It is likely something has gone wrong with the valves. You will need a valve job
What Next?
Take your vehicle to a shop and explain to the mechanic exactly what you learned here. Take this report with you: Print report
Diagnostic Details:
Q: What type of symptom do you have?
A: Sounds Like
Q: What do you hear?
A: Sputter and cough
Q: When does this happen?
A: During idle but not while driving
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