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I have a 1996 monte carlo and the car wont go. I ...

Sent to Car Experts May 16, 2006 6:47 p.m.

I have a 1996 monte carlo and the car wont go. I can crank it up and it idols fine but when you press the gas it will only go like five mph. Whats wrong

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1996 Chevrolet monte carlo 6 cyl 351

Already Tried:
check to see if muffler was cloged its not

Customer (name blocked for privacy)

Status: Closed Value: $15

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May 16, 2006 7:49 p.m. (1 hour and 1 minute later)

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I'm assuming you meant a 3.1 liter if so I would check you fuel filter and pressure to start with, whens the last time filter replaced? let me know. pressuure should be 28-32psiat idle if low and filter is clen pinch off rteurn line if pressure gets to 75 psi or better replace fuel pressure regulator if not fuel pump needs replacing. if this helps an accept would be appreciated if you need more info let me know.

Bill -- mechanic -- 100% Positive Feedback on 98 Car Accepts
mechanic since 1976

Reply to Bill
Sent May 25, 2006 9:29 p.m. (9 days and 1 hour later)

Would the fuel filter needing to be replaced also cause a rattle under the hood? The car has just within the last 2 years had a new transmission and I was wondering if it could be the head or valve in the engine? I dont know when the fuel filter has been replaced unless they do that when they change the oil if they do then about 1 year. Thank you for you response and I hope this information will help you more. I will try the fuel filter thing and we will see if that works thanks again.

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May 25, 2006 10:05 p.m. (36 minutes and 16 seconds later)

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I would check fuel filter and fuel presure first provided there is no check engine light on if so should have engine scanned for code. rattle under hood coud be anything if you could narrow a point to where noise is coming from may be able to help on that.If fuel pressure okay check the catylitic converter (before muffler)to see if it is plugged.Let me know Thank you Bill

Bill -- mechanic -- 100% Positive Feedback on 98 Car Accepts
mechanic since 1976

Reply to Bill
Sent May 26, 2006 10:03 p.m. (23 hours and 58 minutes later)

Thank you for your advise I will check out all of the things you advised and get back with you asap. I really appreciate all of your help.

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May 26, 2006 10:38 p.m. (34 minutes and 42 seconds later)

I'll be here. Let me know and have a good weekend!

Bill -- mechanic -- 100% Positive Feedback on 98 Car Accepts
mechanic since 1976

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