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Will not start after really cold temperatures

Tiny
AK.BOOTY.907
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  • 2006 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
  • 3.8L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
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  • 189,000 MILES
Battery is charged, and it has a multiple cylinder misfire.
Tuesday, December 31st, 2019 AT 11:52 AM

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Tiny
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Good afternoon,

Is the engine cranking normally and not real slow?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-misfires-or-runs-rough

Can you hear the fuel pump run with the key on?

when was the oil changed?

Roy
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Tuesday, December 31st, 2019 AT 12:05 PM
Tiny
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It starts out cranking normally but then starts getting slow and yes to fuel pump and it's been a bit since last oil change.
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Tuesday, December 31st, 2019 AT 12:28 PM
Tiny
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Okay, I would replace the battery. It should not go slow until about 10 minutes of cranking.

I would also change the oil and filter. That will make the engine turn easier.

Roy
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Tuesday, December 31st, 2019 AT 1:20 PM

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