Engine flutter I have a 1995 Nissan Maxima and all of a sudden it has a flutter. Won't run smooth, especially in idle. Feels like it might be missing a cylinder. I changed spark plugs and fuel filter. Still hasn't solved the problem. Any ideas? Rick

Clogged fuel. filter.

if you have low compression the engine will need to be repaired, ie new rings possible more

Is there a check engine light on? Does it run well at other speeds? A stall at idle could be from a low idle ( the idle may have to be relearned using a shop computer). You may have a vacuum leak on a hose leaning out the motor and causing a stall. I would scan test the check engine for codes if it is on and possibly give yu a basis to start

there are a few things that could cause this , have you had the engine serviced regulary ?get the OBD codes read as may be the EGR valve or the Idle Control , clogged injectors , clogged exhaust , i'd try a fuel addative that covers the catalytic convertor as well as the engine parts , take for a longish run say 100 kilometers at a highish speed to get the engine to a good hot operating temperature

My 96 Nissan maxima flutters when idling and also lights dim same time, it doesn't flutter when u first turn it on, but it eventually will

they are correct change the fuel filters

You have a leaky fuel pressure regulator or injectors. Youre fuel filter may be clogged as well

Feels like a wire breaking down , at idle and under a load ,but funny thing . ( no wires ) get that ha ha . I guess I've been at of the business too long. Is that a coil pack on top of the valve cover ?

removing the can sensor and it fixes the problem indicates that you need to replace that sensor

either the crank sensor, tune up, or a transmission sensor are bad