carburetor not working properly

1988 CHEVROLET S-10

100,000 MILES • 2.8L • V6 • 2WD • MANUAL

MARTHA PABON

MEMBER
1 POST

My car needs a carburetor. it is not working properly, start jumping when shifting gears and move back and forth between changes gears. Someone suggested to find a carburetor however I was told it is fuel injection.
1988
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
S10 Pickup
Trims Available:
7
Made In:
United states
Body and doors:
Regular cab pickup 2-dr
Engine:
2.8l v6 ohv 12 v
Transmission:
5-speed manual
Driveline:
Rwd
Seating:
3

MPG:
24 miles/gallon/30 miles/gallon

Mar 22, 2022 at 2:04 AM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

✓Experienced Mechanic
110,240 POSTS

Hi,

This vehicle should have a throttle body injection and not a carburetor. Have you checked to see if there are any diagnostic trouble codes that may identify where the problem is coming from? This truck has an OBD1 system and doesn't require a scanner to retrieve codes. All you need is a short jumper wire or even a paper clip. If you haven't checked, see if codes are present.

Here is a link that explains how it is done:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/buick-cadillac-chevy-gmc-oldsmobile-pontiac-gm-1983-1995-obd1-code-definitions-and-retrieval-method

Let me know what you find or if you have other questions.

Take care,

Joe

Mar 22, 2022 at 1:21 PM

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