1996 Dodge Caravan Acts like it is out of gas

Tiny
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  • 1996 DODGE CARAVAN
1996 Dodge Caravan Automatic 144000 miles

We just bought a used car a few days ago, we looked over the car as much as we could. Took it for a test drive and drove really well. As soon as I got title in hand I was driving down the road and it seemed like it ran out of gas. Once the RPM's went down to zero I was able to go again. Since then it has happened 3 times. When it acts like there is no gas the RPM's increase. I have to change gears and put it back in drive for it to work.
Monday, October 11th, 2010 AT 5:54 AM

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Tiny
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Have you checked fuel pump pressure? Has the check engine light come on?
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Monday, October 11th, 2010 AT 7:20 AM
Tiny
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No we haven't checked fuel pump pressure. How do you do that? The check engine light has not come on.
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Monday, October 11th, 2010 AT 1:33 PM
Tiny
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Here is a how to for checking...

https://www.2carpros.com/how_to/how_to_check_fuel_pressure.htm

Joe
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Monday, October 11th, 2010 AT 1:38 PM

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