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1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Tiny
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  • 1985 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
  • V8
  • 2WD
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  • 61,845 MILES
When I turn my car on it seems to hesitate alittle and sometimes turns off. But when I get it driving there seems to be no problem at all. Do you know what can be the problem?
Monday, May 31st, 2010 AT 11:31 AM

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Tiny
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Does this happen when it is both cold and hot?
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Tuesday, June 1st, 2010 AT 6:34 AM
Tiny
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I just bought the car like a month ago and it just started doing that and it doesnt do it all the time mostly when I start it at the beginning of the day
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Tuesday, June 1st, 2010 AT 10:47 AM
Tiny
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What I would suggest is to start simple. Check the engine compartment for things like vacuum leaks. Also, since you just got the car, we have no idea when it was last tuned up. You may want to remove a spark plug and check its condition and the condition of the wires.

Let me know what you find. Also, let me know if the check engine light has come on.
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Tuesday, June 1st, 2010 AT 10:44 PM

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