Trouble starting car

1999 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
173,218 MILES • 3.4L • V6 • AUTOMATIC
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DEANGELOSMITH
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Good day, When I try start the car it have to give it gas in order to get it to roll over and once I get it to roll over have to rev it a few more times for it to stay running otherwise it would sputter and eventually stall out. However, after a few revs the car runs well .any ideas about where to start diagnostics?
Mar 6, 2017 at 9:52 AM
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HMAC300
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check fuel pressure with a gauge auto parts rent it pressure should be 41-47 psi. See link.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator
Mar 6, 2017 at 11:55 AM
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