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1991 Chevy Lumina car quits when I stop

Tiny
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  • 1991 CHEVROLET LUMINA
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 140 MILES
When I start my car a drive it sputters and when I come to a stop it quits already put new plugs and wires and a new fuel filter
Saturday, January 10th, 2009 AT 7:41 PM

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Tiny
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Hi:
Have you checked fuel pressure? Also, is the check engine light on?

Joe
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Saturday, January 10th, 2009 AT 8:15 PM
Tiny
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My check engine light is not on and I dont know how to check the fuel pressure I just went out in my car and what it is doing now is the lights will dim and it will loose power and sputter real bad?
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Saturday, January 10th, 2009 AT 11:29 PM
Tiny
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Hi:
To check for fuel pressure, you will need to rent a tool. Most nationally recognized parts stores will rent them. It will be attached to the fuel system, start the car, and you will get a readout on the gauge. I'm sure the tool will come with directions. THere are many brands and types so I can't tell you what you'll get.

As far as the engine light, will the car make it to the parts store? If so, have them scan the computer for codes. Most do it for free.

Sorry, but without doing these things, anything I tell you would be a guess.

Let me know what you find.
Joe
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Sunday, January 11th, 2009 AT 11:14 AM

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