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1999 Oldsmobile Alero Repair Question


Topics covered: Air filter, Choke, Fuel pressure.
Mileage: 110,000 miles.

Asked on February 26, 2012

Car dies while giving it gas and idles roughly. When brake is applied wants to die.

The car has a recent tune up and air filter change. While driving down the road i hit the accelerater and the car died on me. While waiting at a stop lite i have my foot on the brake and gas cause it sounds like it wants 2 die. The car has about 110000 miles. it is a 4 cylinder
Avatar Asked by wormssunbird

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Replied on February 26, 2012

try cleaning the throtleplate with choke cleaner on both sides. check the fuel pressure.

Tiny Answered by hmac300 (expert)
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