My Nissan pathfinder 2003 stops moving while you are accelerating

Asked by obikan Apr 10, 2012 at 05:12 PM about the 2003 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

The car was parked for 2 months with constant engine warming.

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I had a similar problem with an older Toyota Landcruiser. It idled fine but when I stepped on the gas applying a load the engine sputtered and stalled. It turned out to be a clogged fuel filter. Once replaced it worked fine. Maybe it's something as simple as that in your case.

Had the same experience on my '00. Hit the gas to pass & slowed down to 40. Clogged fuel filter. I mean really clogged with black gunk. Also was overheating easily. Why? Radiator grill full of bugs! Don't you just love cheap & easy fixes??

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