1988 Buick Regal Needs Warmed Least 20 Mins Before Itll Into Gear Without

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TYLERTIEDT
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My buick needs to be warmed up at least 20 mins before itll go into gear without dieing, and itll run better after that, also the check engine light comes on sometimes, but it wont run any codes...i dont know what it could be...
Jan 13, 2013 at 10:04 PM
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HMAC300
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check fuel pressure 41-47 psi
Jan 14, 2013 at 5:02 AM
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TYLERTIEDT
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fuel pressure was 38, and dropped a little bit when i move the throttle
Jan 14, 2013 at 12:17 PM
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HMAC300
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replace the fuelpump and fuel filter.
Jan 14, 2013 at 12:32 PM
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