What are the symptoms of a clogged carburetor?

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The following phenomena may occur if the car's fuel filter is clogged: 1. Jerking phenomenon: A clogged fuel filter, which is a type of fuel line blockage, can lead to poor fuel supply, causing issues with gasoline atomization and resulting in an imbalanced air-fuel mixture. This incomplete combustion of the mixture can easily cause jerking. While driving, the jerking may not be noticeable or may be mild on flat roads but becomes more pronounced when going uphill. 2. Engine shaking at idle: If the fuel filter is clogged, the engine's fuel supply becomes irregular, and the fuel injector's atomization deteriorates, leading to engine shaking at idle. However, idle shaking isn't necessarily due to the fuel filter; a clogged throttle body can also cause idle shaking, so a comprehensive diagnosis is needed. 3. Poor acceleration and difficulty under load: Even a mildly clogged fuel filter can reduce engine power, resulting in sluggish acceleration, which is particularly noticeable when going uphill or under load.