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1995 Oldsmobile 88 Repair Question


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Asked on April 18, 2010

1995 Oldsmobile 88 engine not running smooth

Engine Mechanical problem
1995 Oldsmobile 88 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 160000 miles

the engine on my olds 88 LSS seems to struggle a bit. I changed the spark plugs(put in factory recommended)spark wires. I had a new gas filter installed. Engine doesn't run smooth in idle. Car gets great gas mileage and has get up and go on the expressway. Did I miss something?

john
Avatar Asked by johnc12

Answer

Replied on April 25, 2010

Clean out the idle air control valve and see what happens also check below items

Engine running rough or misfiring can be cause by the following:

1.Defective spark plug.
2.Inadequate spark/coil,defective spark plug wire.
3.Lack of compression
4.False air leakage.
5.Faulty fuel injectors.
6.Insufficient fuel pressure.
7.Contaminated fuel.
8.EGR valve that is leaking.
9.Oxygen sensors.

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