1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass engine not starting when cold

Tiny
LITTLEMAN
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  • 1989 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 115,000 MILES
I have an 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera, 3300 V6, and when the engine is cold, it has a rough time starting. When it does start, it runs rough and the exhaust smells rich of gas. I talked with a family-known mechanic and he also said to check the fuel pressure. I was wondering if the fuel filter was plugged, could that be a possible fix with the fuel system not achieving the optimum pressure?
Thanks.
Thursday, February 14th, 2008 AT 9:57 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Could be a fuel pressure problem and also the coolant temperature sensor
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Friday, February 15th, 2008 AT 12:47 AM

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