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Stalling when I slow down

Tiny
TIMMY WARREN
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  • 1995 BUICK LESABRE
  • 3.8L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 172,931 MILES
It happens often at least almost every time when I slow down to a stop the car will die and then I put it in neutral and it starts right back up and put it in drive but it doesn't do it when I consistently stay on the gas what could be the issue?
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Friday, March 18th, 2022 AT 3:42 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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This sounds like a vacuum leak, or you have a dirty throttle bore. here are some guides to help you fix the problem:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/stall-at-idle

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/throttle-actuator-service

Please run down these guides and report back.

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Saturday, March 19th, 2022 AT 4:44 PM

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