2001 Cadillac El Dorado ran out of gas

2001 CADILLAC ELDORADO
86,700 MILES • V8 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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ELDOLOVER2001
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I ran out of gas and put in 5 gallons in. I ran the battery down and put a charge on it still can't get it to start. Any suggestions.
May 7, 2009 at 11:30 PM
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FACTORYJACK
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If it cranks but won't start, check the fuel pressure. should be around 35-40. You might even try some starting fluid through the throttle body, if it tries to start you have a fuel delivery issue.
May 13, 2009 at 10:45 PM
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