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GARRETT3185
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1993 BUICK REGAL
3.8L
V8
2WD
AUTOMATIC
152,000 MILES
The car runs smooth for awhile and then loses power and starts rumbling. There is smoke or fog coming out of the exhaust pipe.
Monday, October 23rd, 2017 AT 10:09 AM
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KEN L
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It sounds like the fuel pump is going bad. HEre is a guide to help you confirm the problem.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator
Fuel pressure should be between 45 and 55 psi.
If you confirm the problem and the fuel pump needs to be replaced here is a guide to help you see what you are in for when doing the job.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-electric-fuel-pump
Please let us know what happens.
Cheers, Ken
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