Stalling, not keeping power

Tiny
DARRELL IVORY
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  • 2002 BUICK PARK AVENUE
  • V6
  • TURBO
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
Well, car stalls when push on the gas pedal like it wants to cut off. Does not pick up it stalls out.
Thursday, August 10th, 2017 AT 2:44 PM

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Tiny
HARRY P
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Is it stalling every time you push the gas? Or just sometimes? Does it matter how much gas you give it?

I have had a couple of these cars. In my experience, a very dirty air filter can cause it to stall. Also, so can a clogged PCV valve. So if you have not replaced those in a while, go ahead and do them. The air filter might cost you $10.00 and the PCV maybe $5.00.

Air filter guide: https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-car-air-filter

PCV guide: http://www.paulstravelpictures.com/GM-3800-II-PCV-Valve-Replacement-Guide/index.html
Not one of our guides, but still a decent guide.
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Thursday, August 10th, 2017 AT 6:59 PM

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