i have a 1990 buick regal , with a 3.1 v6 engine. up till last week everything was fine. and one morning the car would not start without me pushing on the gas pedal slightly when i started it. usaully the car starts on a dime in the morning and every other time. when the car gets going down the block i need to hold the gas down or it will stall, but when it gets wamed up, it goes away and won't stall. now even when the car is warmed up and i drive a couple of miles and stop the car and shut it down, it won't start again without me pushing on the gas pedal a little.??? what gives.
2007-11-14 23:28:33 · 9 answers · asked by eriksjk 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Maybe one of the folowing:
clogged fuel line
clogged fuel filter
dirty air filter
dirty breather filter(if you have one)
clogged pcv valve
Try a higher grade of gas. It may just clean the fuel lines out.
2007-11-14 23:57:57 · answer #1 · answered by Cike 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably need to clean your carburetor, change your spark plugs, change the fuel filter, or something like that. You need to look at your ignition system and your fuel system.
Try tracing the flow of your gas from the tank to find your fuel filter. Look at that first. After that, move to your spark plugs. The blacker the tips are the more that's a problem. Measure the gap to make sure it's the correct gap. Start the car with the spark plugs out and have someone check the spark coming from them. Look in the carburetor and clean it thoroughly.
2007-11-14 23:37:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Fuel filter is the safest bet.
2007-11-15 03:26:16 · answer #3 · answered by J Robs 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You may have a fuel line clog or a gas filter clog.
2007-11-14 23:31:35 · answer #4 · answered by Mom of 2 great boys 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Having to push that pedal must be terrible for you. Get a diagnostic and that will pinpoint the prop. Guessing won't do it.
2007-11-14 23:34:15 · answer #5 · answered by Bob H 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Possiably a tune up or maybe a fuel problem.
2007-11-14 23:31:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
CHANGE THE FUEL FILTER AND BUY YOUR FUEL FROM A GOOD SITE IT WOULD BE FUEL INJECTED NODOUBT AND PUT A FUEL INJECTION CLEANER THROUGH IT WATER EVERYTHING ELSE OK
2007-11-14 23:34:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i know alot about cars but i honestly cant tell about this one.. have you checked the fuel sensor????
2007-11-14 23:32:37 · answer #8 · answered by eyesicyblue 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it's probably just getting old. have you had alot of work done to your car?
2007-11-14 23:32:18 · answer #9 · answered by Amanda 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋