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1995 GMC Jimmy

Question: Runs rough

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Xeroxaccount, Greensboro, NC, December 27, 2010, 13:31

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Starts but will not run smoothly, wants to shut off, cannot get over 30mph, was rear ended several months back, body is repaired but now doesn't want to run, struggling to get fuel?

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joelburke26 from Joels Auto Service, December 27, 2010, 14:36

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look for any exhaust restrictions as that is usually the culprit.make sure the intake duct is clean inside and all clamps are tight.if that doesnt help you might be looking at a healthy tune up like plugs,cap,rotor and fuel filter.

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Visitor, March 29, 2011, 19:21

check your egr sometimes they get a good size pice of carben blocking the passage

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