1992 Chevy Lumina Sputters and dies after about 10 miles

TETRA021

MEMBER
1992 CHEVROLET LUMINA
6 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
199,340 MILES

I have a 1992 Lumina APV 3.1 that after it reaches normal operating temperature and I drive it around for a bit, It will sputter and stall out. If I wait a few minutes it will start back up but quickly go back to sputtering. It will run fine with absolutely no problems while cold. I do have a few Ideas for the problem such as fuel filter(needs replacement anyway) and spark plugs. It was sitting for 4 years before I got it btw and had half a tank of old gas. I also have the feeling that the catalytic converter may be plugged.

Thursday, May 20th, 2010 AT 4:06 PM

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RASMATAZ

MECHANIC
75,992 POSTS

Hi tetra021, Welcome to 2carpros and TY for the donation

Inspect and test all the following listed below and get back with some results

Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position sensor.
Manifold absolute pressure sensor.
EGR Valve
Fuel pressure regulator leaking or defective fuel pump.
False air leakage.
Fuel contamination.
Foul/defective spark plugs.
Open spark plug wires.
Ignition coil/Coil packs defective.
Incorrect ignition timing.
Cap and rotor.

Note:If it doesn't apply disregard.

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Thursday, May 20th, 2010 AT 7:03 PM