1996 Chevy Blazer

1996 CHEVROLET BLAZER
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Engine Performance problem
1996 Chevy Blazer 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic 155k miles

engine starts then dies but startsback up
Nov 1, 2010 at 6:56 AM
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JDL
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With the spider fuel system, the first thing I check is fuel pressure, use a gage, key on, engine off, 60--66psi.

Sometimes the fuel poppets need cleaning. How long since a tune-up? Any applicable trouble codes?
Nov 1, 2010 at 7:14 AM
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