Stalling when I slow down

1995 BUICK LESABRE
172,931 MILES • 3.8L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TIMMY WARREN
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It happens often at least almost every time when I slow down to a stop the car will die and then I put it in neutral and it starts right back up and put it in drive but it doesn't do it when I consistently stay on the gas what could be the issue?
Mar 18, 2022 at 3:42 PM
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STRAILER
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This sounds like a vacuum leak, or you have a dirty throttle bore. here are some guides to help you fix the problem:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/stall-at-idle

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/throttle-actuator-service


Please run down these guides and report back.


Mar 19, 2022 at 4:44 PM
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