Engine sputter?

1985 CADILLAC SEVILLE
101,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SARAHJ9011
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Whenever I drive it, it has to be down in first gear, and I have to run the engine because it'll putter and then I have to shift it up. Then when I stop somewhere I have to go back down to first and run it up or else it'll stall, and I replaced the fuel filter already and I did the water pump and the alternator and the starter so far but now this is something new.
Jul 12, 2024 at 9:48 AM
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I would start with a full tune up, new spark plugs, wires, cap and rotor. Here is a guide to help with instructions below to help with your car:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-tune-up-a-car-engine

We should run the codes as well.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/buick-cadillac-chevy-gmc-oldsmobile-pontiac-gm-1983-1995-obd1-code-definitions-and-retrieval-method

Please go over these guides and get back to us.
Jul 12, 2024 at 10:21 AM
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