Why would my car stall out while idling in traffic?

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This just happened yesterday and I was able to start the car right away. It's about time for an oil change; it's been running a little rough at times, with a "cough". The car has about 56K miles on it and has had regular oil changes since I bought it new.

Myriam22357 in Levittown NY

Oct 6, 2016

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1971fixon Oct 6, 2016

Hi. There is a wide variety of things that can cause this and too many to list. The easiest way to narrow you problem down is to have it checked with a scanner. This is done for FREE at auto zone and other parts stores. What the scanner reads from your cars computer will point you in the right direction of your problems unless its bad fuel or faulty/bad/worn spark plugs or dirty air filter. 56k miles is too early to have these problems.

68Chevyon Mar 9, 2017

I am having the same problem and under 54,000 miles, get my oil changed regularly. Last oil change replaced air filter. Problem is getting worse and the research I have done shows recall for shaft sensors every year prior to 2010. Maybe they're hoping I pay and sell before recall and give my money back . 3-16-17 I had my censors tested at Auto Zone and scanned good,brought my car to Nissan dealer and evaluation was crank position sensor and air flow sensor. Replacement quotes of $192.38 for the crank and $284.45 for mass air flow sensor NOT including labor. So I am looking at a $600 bill for sensors and my car has under 54,000 miles/less than 7 years old as I bought in August.

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