Loss of power and smell fuel in pipes

Tiny
G1966
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  • 1998 CADILLAC DEVILLE
  • 4.8L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 1,580,000 MILES
Loss of power. Car was running great then it happen loss power somewhere.
Thursday, January 4th, 2018 AT 6:04 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

I will be helping you. It sounds like the fuel pump is going out but to be sure lets run a couple tests.

Here are two to get us started:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

Please run down these guides and report back.

Cheers, Ken
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Saturday, January 6th, 2018 AT 12:23 PM

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