1995 Pontiac Firebird starving for gas

1995 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
149,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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car will idle but dies when giving gas .. but will run if gas is applyed to air filter until gas is gone
Oct 7, 2009 at 2:55 AM
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Welcome to the site, how long since a tune-up? Has the fuel filter been changed recently? Use a gage and check fuel pressure.
Oct 7, 2009 at 9:09 AM
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