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1989 Oldsmobile 88 Repair Question


Topics covered: Fuel pump, Fuel injection, Fuel pressure.
Mileage: 200,000 miles.

Asked on February 3, 2013

Oldsmobile 88 Fuel pump Problem

I am having a problem with my car staying running.when i start it it will run for awhile then shuts down.i try to restart it and it will just turn over it seems like its getting no fuel is my fuel pump in my tank or is it under the hood.its a 6cly fuel injection
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Replied on February 3, 2013

have the fuel pressure checked first

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on February 3, 2013

The fuel pump is in the tank. Have you checked fuel pump pressure when it doesn't start? Have you checked to see if there is spark to the plugs when it won't start?

Tiny Answered by Jacobandnickolas (expert)
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