1997 GMC C1500 backfires

1997 GMC C1500
300,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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CPROWE
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the truck just started to backfire and loss of power.what should i try to fix this?
Jan 25, 2009 at 8:55 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
Is the check engine light on? Is it backfiring through the exhaust or the intake?

Joe
Feb 17, 2009 at 1:13 PM
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