1998 Buick Regal bumby start up

210,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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REBEL_JACKSON
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my car is leaking antifreeze. but i dont see it on the ground. i have to fill it up every once in awhile. awhile back i flushed it out and put napa orange antifreeze in it. now its temp is raiseing alittle bit?
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when i start my car up. it looks like its runnin at 600 rpms. when it useally runs around 1000rpms. but when i put it in drive it starts like hopping. and makes a bumpy type sound.
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when i`first got the car. when i turned it on. i couldnt even tell it was on when it was runnin. it was really quiet. now its kinda loud
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there is a very high pitched sound comeing from the rear end. my friends say its the fuel pump. like it makes the sound when im sitting still.
and when i turn my wheels. i can hear a squelin sound
Apr 7, 2010 at 3:16 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Have you checked the fuel pump pressure? Also, has the check engine light come on? THe squeal, do you only hear it when you turn the steering wheel?

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Apr 14, 2010 at 2:02 PM
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REBEL_JACKSON
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the high suel is my brakes. i need new brakes. the bumpy start is p0205. my fuel injector. my motor is misfireing. but i thought i fixed it. with lucas fuel cleaner. it helped. but my light came bak on.
Apr 16, 2010 at 3:00 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Is the code identifying a specific cylender?
Apr 16, 2010 at 3:07 PM
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REBEL_JACKSON
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cylinder 5 and 3
May 4, 2010 at 8:57 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Okay, lets focus on those cylenders. Have you removed the plugs to see what condition they are in or if they are getting spark? If not, do that first. If they are dry and have spark, you will need to check the injectors for those cylenders. I will explaine how that is done after you let me know about the plugs.

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Joe
May 4, 2010 at 3:40 PM
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REBEL_JACKSON
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i changed the front 3 plugs and cords. i cant reach the back 3. i smell a little gas. and anti freeze(heater core). doin the first 3. a little better. but not much
May 4, 2010 at 5:40 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If you have a way to safely raise and secure the vehicle, you can reach the rear plugs from under the vehicle. (much easier on a lift.)
May 5, 2010 at 12:46 AM
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REBEL_JACKSON
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i tryed that. couldnt get it. i tyed takin 2 motor mounts off. 2 pull it foward. but now its rockin real bad. it keeps on diein. i smell gas outta the exsaust,
May 5, 2010 at 9:00 AM
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