Idles high and temporarily loses acceleration

Tiny
AMANDA ICANDY
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  • 1995 OLDSMOBILE 88
  • 23,553,419 MILES
It idles high and rpm's in drive is high. I lose acceleration and then I get it back.
Wednesday, August 29th, 2018 AT 9:36 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

This sounds like the fuel pump is going out which is common. Here is a guide to help us check the fuel pressure you can get a gauge at the auto parts store they rent them for free. Here is a guide to help us get started:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

The pounds should be 48 to 56 PSI. Please run down this guide and report back.

Cheers, Ken
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Thursday, August 30th, 2018 AT 10:57 AM

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