1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass engine violently shakes at idle

1990 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
98,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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ALBY65
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car just started to shake when started----has no power.
strong smell of gasoline.
starts right up fine---but idles and runs very badly.
i think it may be in the fuel system---feeding the injectors too much fuel---or faulty injectors.
Jun 12, 2008 at 5:21 PM
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[quote:8a9fca1fc2="alby65"]Engine Mechanical problem
1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 98000 miles
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car just started to shake when started----has no power.
strong smell of gasoline.
starts right up fine---but idles and runs very badly.
i think it may be in the fuel system---feeding the injectors too much fuel---or faulty injectors.[/quote:8a9fca1fc2]

Hello,

When was your last Tune Up?

Is Check Engine Light On? Pull codes and post if you can.
Jun 13, 2008 at 8:37 PM
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