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Acts like it wants to start, but it will not stay running?

Tiny
MARJE MENDEZ
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  • 1995 CHEVROLET CAMARO
  • 5.7L
  • V8
  • RWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
The car acts like it wants to start, but it will not stay running when I give it gas it turns off. I sprayed starting fluid in the intake and it stays on or pops.
Monday, May 30th, 2016 AT 6:37 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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  • 108,355 POSTS
IT sounds like it isn't getting fuel. Have you checked fuel pump pressure?
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Saturday, August 17th, 2019 AT 5:08 PM
Tiny
MARJE MENDEZ
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No, I have not check the fuel pressure as I do not know how and I do not have a fuel pressure gauge?
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Saturday, August 17th, 2019 AT 5:08 PM
Tiny
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Auto parts rent gauge.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator
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