1998 Nissan Altima Starts, idles for awhile then shuts off

1998 NISSAN ALTIMA
99,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ALTIMA1998
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The car was running fine no problems. We didn't use the car for one month then when I went to start, it run out of gas. After refueling it didn't start. Upon checking the spark plugs I saw lots of oil around them-Replaced head gasket,spak plugs and wires, new fuel filter. Now it starts when the engine is cold but if I push the gas it stalls. If a let it run without giving gas it will stall after a minute or two. It seems like it's not getting gas or chocke or enough spark?

I'm not a mechanic I'm just guessing!!!
Aug 28, 2009 at 11:25 AM
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A fuel pressure test will confirm or exclude the fuel delivery aspect.


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MAke sure that all of your vacuum hoses are hooked back up and not leaking. Did you have the head machined?
Aug 29, 2009 at 10:58 AM
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