1989 Oldsmobile 88 Having Car Staying Running Start Will Run Awhile

1989 OLDSMOBILE 88
200,000 MILES
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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
Feb 3, 2013 at 12:02 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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have the fuel pressure checked first

Roy
Feb 3, 2013 at 1:11 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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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?
Feb 3, 2013 at 1:12 AM
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MICHAEL JEFFERY
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checked the crank sensor.
Mar 9, 2022 at 12:34 PM
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Did you get a result of the pressure?

Roy
Mar 9, 2022 at 12:37 PM
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