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1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass car shut off

Tiny
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  • 1983 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
  • 3.8L
  • 6 CYL
  • RWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 98,500 MILES
I start my engine sounds good but sometimes it sounds and it feels like its going to shut off but as soon as I put it it into reverse or drive the engine shuts off or sometimes when I come to a stop It shuts off. I start it back up like nothing and once again put it in gear and shuts off I have to step on the gas before I shift into gear.
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Wednesday, February 5th, 2014 AT 1:31 AM

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Tiny
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I assume this has a carburetor. With a 30 year old carb, issues like this are not unusual and it probably needs to be replaced but have someone knowledgeable look at the car a verify that.
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Wednesday, February 5th, 2014 AT 6:23 AM

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