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Asked: Apr 21, 2008 - 08:47 AM

Status: Closed

shanemiller

96 Chevy Monte Carlo stalls and has bad idle.

when i start my car it will sputter and stall and when i drive it it will run fine until i give it gas and it starts to stall and has no power

In Makes & Models > Chevrolet > Monte Carlo
In Maintenance & Repair > Engine > Stalling
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mr_shiftright

Date: Apr 21, 2008
Time: 11:50 AM

Could be a gazillion things. Did you scan the computer for trouble codes?

Most common issues are:

clogged EGR valve or tubing
needs a tune up
vacuum leak

or maybe 20 other items--that's why codes are helpful.

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mr_shiftright

Date: Apr 21, 2008
Time: 11:50 AM

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Could be a gazillion things. Did you scan the computer for trouble codes?

Most common issues are:

clogged EGR valve or tubing
needs a tune up
vacuum leak

or maybe 20 other items--that's why codes are helpful.

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