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96 Suburban won't start

Tiny
HARDWORK920
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  • 1996 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
  • 180,000 MILES
My truck only starts if I spray starting fluid in it and once it's running;i'm good until I let the truck sit for more than an hour, then I have to spray it again to get it started. WHY IS THAT?
Wednesday, July 27th, 2011 AT 1:30 AM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Check the fuel pressure with a gauge if its within specs. If okay test fuel pump relay and fuel pump and oil pressure sending unit-
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Wednesday, July 27th, 2011 AT 2:41 AM
Tiny
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I checked the fuel pressure and it reads 52-54psi and I can hear the pump and the relay kick in
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Thursday, July 28th, 2011 AT 10:16 PM
Tiny
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Your fuel pressure is way too low-specs calls for 60-66psi, try replacing the fuel filter and see if it makes a different if not replace the fuel pump
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Thursday, July 28th, 2011 AT 10:23 PM

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