1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue Car stalls under 1,000 rpms

1998 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE
160,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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NBERUBE7
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My car stalls when I let of the accelorator, I have to gently lave my foot on pedal to keep car running @ intersections, what could it be??
Apr 4, 2010 at 6:34 PM
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LEGITIMATE007
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sounds like the idle air control valve is bad or needs cleaning, and the throttle body should be cleaned too.
Apr 4, 2010 at 8:18 PM
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https://www.2carpros.com/how_to/how_to_tune_up.htm
Apr 4, 2010 at 8:19 PM
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https://www.2carpros.com/maintenance/checking_fluid_levels.htm
Apr 4, 2010 at 8:20 PM
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