1990 Buick Regal engine cut out

1990 BUICK REGAL
126,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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MCKK4
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drove 2 miles and car engine quit like it ran out of fuel..restarted it and off i go and then quit again ..pulled over restarted it 6 or 7 times quitting each time then started it and drove home ...i can start it it will run till i run up the rpm's and the outcome is the same ..seems to run out of fuel ..can you help pinpoint the problem
Apr 11, 2009 at 2:39 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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First, if it feels like it is running out of gas, chances are it is. You need to check fuel pump pressure. Here is a how to video to help.

https://www.2carpros.com/dia/test_fuel_pressure.htm


Also, is the check engine light on?

Let me know what you find.

Joe
May 3, 2009 at 9:49 AM
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