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1996 Chevrolet Astro Repair Question


Topics covered: Gas, Gas pedal, Rpm.
Mileage: 76,000 miles.

Asked on November 24, 2012

Chevrolet Astro Gas Problem

The vehicle does not decelorate very quickly when I remove my foot from the gas pedal, also when I first start motor and put into drive the vehicle will move off without having to use the gas pedal. Is this normal?

Answer

Replied on November 24, 2012

When starting from cold, the cold start system would increase the idling rpm so if you put it in gear, it would move forward as if you are pushing the gas slightly.

For deceleration, it would not immediately decelerate and would be gradual as the system is designed thus to prevent vehicle bogging down suddenly and also for emission control.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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