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1988 CHEVROLET TRUCK
77,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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i have a 1988 chevy k1500 and it feels like it is choking. it runs fine when it idles but when i first take off it sputters and the service light comes on. sometimes when i put in reverse it will stall. it is the 350 engine any ideas?
Feb 21, 2011 at 5:03 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check engine light on:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Have the computer scanned for code/s-you have a problem within the engine management system that caused the CEL to turn on-This is your starting point of diagnosis,finding out what's going on.
Mar 27, 2011 at 10:59 PM
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