Car trouble

Tiny
MINERABENSAAD32
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  • 2001 OLDSMOBILE AURORA
  • V8
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 146,000 MILES
My car is an 01 Aurora went to lunch at noon came back at 1 got off work at 2 tried to start it but didnt start had to put so gas when I started it to keep it running but the engine shuts off but EVERYTHING else is still on the heat lights radio etc every time I try to switch gears like R and D I have to stay constantly on the gas to keep it going why is that?
Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011 AT 9:56 PM

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Tiny
HARRY P
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  • 2,295 POSTS
Most likely a vacuum leak. Check for cracked hoses. If you can get it to idle in park, do so, open the hood, and start pouring water on the throttle body where it connects to the intake manifold (don't douse it, just keep pouring enough to keep it covered). If this affects the way that the engine idles, then there is a leak in one of those seals.

It could also be the intake manifold gasket is leaking, which is problematic in these cars.
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Wednesday, March 9th, 2011 AT 1:31 AM

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