Engine and battery problems with my 1989 Buick Reatta

1989 BUICK REATTA
96,000 MILES • 3.8L • V6 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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AURORE PETIT
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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....
Jan 18, 2014 at 11:42 AM
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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.
Jan 19, 2014 at 8:29 AM
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