Engine and battery problems with my 1989 Buick Reatta

AURORE PETIT

MEMBER
1989 BUICK REATTA
3.8L
V6
FWD
AUTOMATIC
96,000 MILES

First problem: Since a couple of months when I drive my buick it turns well for about 5 miles and then it started to run choppy and loosing power once in a while and now it's every time I drive it. What's the problem?

Second problem: A year ago I had a problem with the battery alternator which overcharged the battery so I get it changed. SInce this time I have replaced the battery two times and today it broke up again. It seems there is a shortcut inside the battery because it doesn't want be charged again. What can I do?

Thanks a lot to the people who can help me. I'm 23 and I really like my Reatta.

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HMAC300

MECHANIC
48,601 POSTS

First problem scan for codes an dcheck fuelpressure with a gauge auto parts rent them
second problem have battery checked for condition including load test then have charging system checked.

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Sunday, January 19th, 2014 AT 8:29 AM