Truck cuts out after replacing the spark plugs and oil?

2004 GMC SIERRA
317,217 MILES • 6.0L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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RIVERNATIVE15
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I replaced the spark plugs and oil. Now it has a low idle and cut out when put into gear and press on the gas pedal.
Oct 8, 2022 at 1:08 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Check to make sure by accident you didn't disconnect any engine vacuum hoses.

Here is a link that explains how to locate them:

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

How low is the idle speed? Also, is the check engine light staying on when the engine is running? Do you feel any misfire (rough idle) when it is running?

Let me know.

Joe
Oct 9, 2022 at 10:25 AM
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