Won't start Acts like it wants to but just won't

Tiny
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  • 1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
  • 190,500 MILES
Our 97 Cavalier ran out of gas. We put about 1/4 tank of gas in and tried to start, now it won't start. Acts like it wants to but just won't. Have no way to test fuel pressure and all that or get it to a mechanic, how can I fix this?

Started up, drove not even a mile, died. Thought it ran out of gas, put gas in it, and just grinds it won't start up. Tried lots of times to start it.
Saturday, February 25th, 2012 AT 7:53 PM

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Tiny
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Check the fuel pressure with a gauge maybe the fuel pump when south-burned-out
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Saturday, February 25th, 2012 AT 7:59 PM
Tiny
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How can I check the fuel pressure? I have no gauge. No way to get anything.
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Saturday, February 25th, 2012 AT 9:37 PM
Tiny
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You gonna be needing one to confirm it if its the fuel pump-
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Saturday, February 25th, 2012 AT 9:40 PM

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