Fuel Filter R&R to cure bogging, stuttering and sputtering condition

[Matt]

If the issue suddenly occured, I doubt the fuel filter is the issue.

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[SiRDOHC]

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The timing belt was done a month or so before I bought the car. I have the receipt and confirmed the Continental belt installed when I did the valve cover

[The Leprechaun]

If its a European car we use 95 unleaded so I’d check that. _x000D_
I am a bit unsure of when you changed the plugs…. Doesn’t that model have 2 Plugs per clyinder?_x000D_
Also did you change the plugs and then 3000kms later it sputtered. _x000D_
If not I’d check the gap

[dreamer2355]

+1 on checking the mechanical timing of the engine._x000D_
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Also, out of curiosity, have you done a oil change recently and used the correct viscosity oil?_x000D_
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Any CEL codes?_x000D_
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Do you know if the vehicle has had the clutch replaced recently? You may have a thr

[SiRDOHC]

Oil change was done when i got the car with 5w30. My owners manual says to use 5w20. My European service manual says 5W30 and doesnt

[Taskin]

+1 beefy, but if you need a part for usa version japan cars

[EricTheCarGuy]

I believe the fuel filters on those cars are in tank and as a result aren’t really serviceable.

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