2003 Chevy Monte Carlo engine won't run over 50mph smells g

2003 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
10,900 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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we have a 2003 chevy monte carlo ss that has been cutting back and running ragged for a couple of weeks now. my son put one of those diagnostic tools on it and it read misfire on multiple cylinders, he thinks it needs a fuel pump or possibly a catalytic converter (gassy smell in car). my daughter has been driving the car for about a year now, almost always on empty. this car has never had a tune up.
Jun 3, 2009 at 12:46 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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I would start with a good tune up. Also, there is a good chance the converter is plugged and it should be checked too. As far as the gas smell, if you have cyenders that are missing, there is a build up of gas in them and you could smell it. Also, this could contribute to a catylatic converter problem. Start with the tune up and check the converter.
Jun 10, 2009 at 1:02 PM
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