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1996 Oldsmobile 88 1SA 4dr Sedan -

1996 Oldsmobile 88
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Front Wheel Drive, 4 Door Sedan, Large Car
19 mpg city / 30 mpg hwy
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January 8, 2013, 9:10 am

Rodney P
 

Question: my car keeps shutting off

my oldsmobile shuts off on me some times when im pulling off. i replace the O2 sensor the vacuum hoses has been replace. what else could it be?


January 19, 2013, 3:48 pm

Elizabeth K
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If it's stalling when your foot is off the gas pedal, you most likely have an idle problem. Try cleaning the IAC (idle air control) valve to see if that helps.


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