Fuel filter...

you probably need a tun up

Check the upper and lower intake gaskets. They are known to leak on the V6 engine. I would recomend replacing them as they are only about $15 or so for the parts.

The Synonym for sputtering is stuttering.

The engine began sputtering and then it went dead.

Usually a sputtering muffler means that a new catalytic converter is needed. The sputtering sound is the car misfiring.

There are a couple of reasons why a Nissan Pathfinder could be sputtering. The sputtering can be from bad gas or a bad fuel pump.

first are you getting check engine light ?

if not first thing i would do is replace air filter.

next look at sprk plugs, look especially for spark plug tubes to be full of oil,if so replace valve cover gasket and replace spark plugs and wires.

Check fuel filter too.

if check engine light ,find what is the code and start working from code .Could be TPS sensor,etc.....

Why is this question not asked...................why is my 2004 ford escape spitting and sputtering .

I sometimes sputter when I'm nervous. Please reword the question and tell me what year and engine and describe what you are doing with the car when "sputtering" occurs. Would help if you can think of additional description of what you mean by "sputtering".

Dirk Onderdelinden has written:

'Sputtering of F.C.C. metals' -- subject(s): Ion bombardment, Sputtering (Physics)

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Have the engine tuned.

If a car is sputtering at high RPMs, the fuel pressure needs to be checked. If the fuel pump can't keep up, this will cause sputtering. Also, the car should be checked to make sure the valves are adjusted properly.

blown headgasket

You go to a mechanic!

You can watch this animation to understand the principles of sputtering and especially magnetron sputtering. The main difference between magnetron sputtering and other sputtering methods is the application of magnetic filed around the target in order to energize argon atoms for bombarding the target. Using magnetic field leads to trapping electrons in the magnetic filed created around the target which enhances plasma. This results in higher ionization of Argon atoms and bombarding rate that finally increases deposition rate. http://www.heraeus-targets.com/en/technology/_sputteringbasics/sputtering.aspx

tune up

Tune up.

It needs a tune up.

One reason why your 1994 Nissan Altima could be sputtering at an idle is because of your spark plugs. It could also be caused by the idle sensor.

Sputtering is a process where atoms are dislodged from a solid target material due to bombardment by charged particles, such as ions or electrons. This leads to the deposition of these atoms onto a substrate, creating a thin film coating. Sputtering is widely used in semiconductor manufacturing, thin film deposition, and surface modification processes.

Your moka pot may be sputtering when brewing coffee due to a few reasons such as using too high heat, overfilling the water chamber, or using a grind that is too fine. Adjusting these factors can help prevent sputtering and improve your coffee brewing experience.

Could be in need of a tune up.

it amy be running out of gas or the timing is off

Timing issue, poor ignition.

Often a faucet will sputter if there is air in the lines. This happens if the water has been turned off and then on again. If this is the cause, it is only necessary to run the water a while and the air will get out of the lines, and the sputtering will stop.

Your pressure washer sounds as if it has an air lock. You need to run your pressure washer, full blast, and aim it towards the sky until the sputtering stops. That should take care of this problem.

Probably the fuel filter. Change it.

Low fuel pressure.

cuz it runs on two cylinders instead of 6

Uttering, muttering, fluttering, cluttering, and sputtering.

i think it means that plasma is just spitting out from an area

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Alot of sputtering of the moter and or smoking of the tail pipe

ggd

Change your oil one, sputtering could also be a clogged fuel filter have your vehicle serviced

plugged cat, but make sure you check your spark plugs and wires. If its time to change them , then change them first and drive the car. , if sputtering continues, check the cat and the ignition coil.

If your 1994 Honda Civic is sputtering, it may be due to a clogged fuel line. Another possible cause is that one of the pistons isn't firing correctly. A tune up might be in order.

Water sputtering is caused by air trapped in the water pipes, which creates bursts of air and water when the faucet is turned on. To prevent water sputtering, you can try bleeding the air out of the pipes by turning on the faucet and letting the water run for a few minutes. Additionally, regular maintenance of the plumbing system can help prevent air from getting trapped in the pipes.

it will feel as if you are running out of gas, the car will start sputtering.

fuel pump

It is probably your spark plugs misfiring.

Ten-yang Yen has written:

'Ion sputtering from organic liquid matrices bombarded by keV metal ions' -- subject(s): Ion bombardment, Secondary ion emission, Sputtering (Physics)

When you are accelerating and your vehicle is sputtering, it is usually a misfire in the engine. Meaning one of your spark plugs or wires is malfunctioning. A simple tune up will fix this problem. Sputtering caused by a misfire is usually accompanied by a jerking of the vehicle when Idle. IF you are at a stop sign and you let go of the brakes, your vehicle will start jerking forward on its own without pressing the gas. try a tune up.

Sounds as if you have some wires crossed.

it could mean the moter is blown or just needs a toon up

R. Pettifer has written:

'Sputtering distributions from polyerystalline copper'