Engine sometimes sputters on a hard downshift, what's the problem

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while driving at normal highway speed, if I "stomp" hard on the gas pedal the engine will sometimes hesitate or sputter before downshifting, or seemingly lag before firing up to speed

Coglenn in Temple Hills MD

Feb 16, 2012

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