Why does my 87 Chevy caprice start up the shut back off

Asked by Adonis Jul 08, 2015 at 04:29 AM about the 1987 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Sedan RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Car wasn't drove for a while and has
a 350 engine and it's also fuel
injected

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Paul answered 8 years ago

If it sat for a long time, could be bad gas, empty the tank and change the fuel filter, clean or replace the injectotrs. This would be a good starting point.

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