I own a 1999 Saturn SL2. It sputter and dies.

when did it last run good, last week, last year or nobody knows/
that is good one, odd for sure that. NO scan tools work 1995 ,
2.4L stick shift. M/T
well the engine has no idea at all what gear you are in.
so my guess is, yes engine is overloading, (reverse is better )
means engine power is super super weak.
because REV has a higher numerical RATIO gear. than 1st.
so seem have more power. in REV.
sputters up is not a norm car term, but can me 2 things

• gross engine misfire.
• or the clutch slips. (RPM Rises but MPH goes slower.?

the engine dies/ DEAD, 0 RPM? that be>>>>
MY BEST GUESS BLIND, IS ENGINE IS:

• ENGINE IS FLOODING , SMELL FUEL? injector leaks.
• SPARK IS BAD,
• OR FUEL FLOW LOSS. LEAN BURN STALLS.
• Bad fuel, (old fuel was there before or now?).

there are lots of actual caused (parts bad)
spark parts all are old aND NO GOOD NOW. PLUGS/WIRES HV,CAP ROTOR HAS DISTRIBUTOR? YES IT IS.
BAD FUEL OR LOW FUEL PRESSURE OR CLOGGED FUEL OR AIR FILTERS.
all above assumes actual engine is ok, compression tests pass.
that is all I can figure out , not seen or driven me.
I can no see RPM and MPH dials or hear the engine sputter.

Bad gas. One of the many sensors on the engine could be failing, or has failed. Bad spark plug wires. Bad spark plugs. Any of several other undetermined reasons.
God bless your efforts.

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You have a transmission problem. Tcc(torque converter clutch) solenoid stuck. Basically when you put it in drive, it is starting out in overdrive. Causing the engine to die.

Have you checked your timing components? What make and engine size?

Try changing the fuel filter.

SOUND LIKE LEAN FUEL SYSTEM.WEAK FUEL PUMP STOP UP AIR FILTER AND FUEL FILTER. DIRTY FUEL INJECTORS.

You'll need to get the trouble codes to see what is the problem. Many auto parts stores will pull the codes for free - I'd start there.

Check you spark plug wires, spark plug, and distributor cap and rotor. Make sure the spark plugs are gapped correctly and they do not look worn or fouled. Find a relatively dark place, start the engine, raise the hood, and look for blue arcs (sparks). A little windex sprayed on the wires will enhance this effect. If you see these sparks, replace the wires, and your problem should go away.

Clean out clogged fuel injectors