This is regarding my 1996 Buick Regal with 3800 engine.
Last fall I had fuel pump and filter replaced after intermittent warm starting issues. Issues got worse, but mechanic couldn't replicate issue until the car began to stall.
Now, 5 months later I seem to be experiencing some similar issues. I've noticed a rough idle at times and problems trying to start after sitting for a medium length of time (maybe 60-90 minutes). Starting issues go like this: It will crank ok and fire but rumble and sputter at low RPMs for a couple seconds before revving up to a normal range. It died once but started up right after. Cold starts are perfect.
It seems like it's a fuel issue again?...but it seems hard to imagine it's the fuel pump since that was just replaced. . I'd like to bring it in but am doubtful the mechanic will be able to recreate the issue since it's intermittent. There are no codes. Any advice?
Last fall I had fuel pump and filter replaced after intermittent warm starting issues. Issues got worse, but mechanic couldn't replicate issue until the car began to stall.
Now, 5 months later I seem to be experiencing some similar issues. I've noticed a rough idle at times and problems trying to start after sitting for a medium length of time (maybe 60-90 minutes). Starting issues go like this: It will crank ok and fire but rumble and sputter at low RPMs for a couple seconds before revving up to a normal range. It died once but started up right after. Cold starts are perfect.
It seems like it's a fuel issue again?...but it seems hard to imagine it's the fuel pump since that was just replaced. . I'd like to bring it in but am doubtful the mechanic will be able to recreate the issue since it's intermittent. There are no codes. Any advice?
Mar 20, 2015 at 2:07 AM
