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What does jerking and losing power during acceleration uphill mean?

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Could be as simple as needing a good tune up including spark plugs, ignition wires, distributor cap, rotor, fuel and air filters.

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What does jerking and losing power during acceleration mean?
it means there is something wrong with the spark plugs cause they provide the energy for the engine
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your foot is on the clutch too long
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