I started driving home from class in my 91 hatch and i noticed that at lower rpms when i accelerate it sputters, but once the rpms build up it runs fine. I dont have a tach in there so i dont know what the rpms are exactly but i can tell approximatly where about. Its got nearly 184k miles and it slightly burns oil but i never had any these problems with it. the distributor has been changed less than a year ago but i dont know if it was a new or used on. What could cause this sputter? i thought maybe an exhaust leak but it doesnt really sound any different.
any ideas?

 

i also put in new plugs less than a year ago. I did a search and quite a few people had similar problems but i couldnt find a solution.

 

Possibly your ignition timing is off.

 

any other opinions guys?

 

? come on people, someone has to have other opinions. This is my daily so its gotta be dependable.

 

Could it possibly be fuel pump?
Spark plugs fowled?
Oil in the plugs?

 

Considering it has nearly 185k miles on it, it may need a major tuneup. This would include:

Ignition related parts ( plugs, cap, coil, rotor, wires)
Fuel system ( injector cleaner, fuel filter)
Intake system ( throttle body cleaned, PCV, valves dirty - not seating/sealing properly)

could also be caused by - bad Oxygen Sensor, Bad gas, ignition timing off, timing belt slipped, weak alternator/charging system


... theres a bunch of stuff

 

im not too familiar with the pvc valve. Where on the block is it located and how easily is it swaped out?

 

what motor is in it??d15b? ive got the same problem but ive got a burnt exhaust valve so its a dead miss on lower rpms but 3500 and up its fine..run a compression check on it

 

I'm leaning towards burn valve or rings are going. just lke the guy above said.. compression and leakdown test.