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Tiny
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I have a 1981 buick regal and in the mornings when I first start up my car, it starts up then dies out, and after I get it going, when I excelerrate it hessitates to go like it wants to churn off but then goes smoothly after that.
Sunday, January 22nd, 2006 AT 11:58 PM

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Tiny
MVANNESSJR
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Check fuel pressure at startup. You may need to replace the fuel pump and/or filter.
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Monday, January 23rd, 2006 AT 7:52 AM
Tiny
DRILEY16
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Runs fine untill I go down the street then it die out can anybody tell me why?
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Monday, January 23rd, 2006 AT 5:45 PM
Tiny
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If fuel pressure checks out fine then the next thing I would look at would be the IAC (Idle Air Control) and throttle body. They may be clogged with carbon deposits and need a good cleaning.
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Wednesday, January 25th, 2006 AT 12:55 AM

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