Hard Starting
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Hard Starting
My 1990 L98 engine has developed a starting problem. When the engine fires it runs about 3 to 5 seconds then stops. After this the engine has to be cranked about 10 seconds before it starts. I have to add throttle durring cranking for it to start and then it stumbles to life, acts like it has a lean mixture. The engine then performs normally, however the fuel economy is down about two miles per gallon. This start problem just developed, just after I filled up with fuel. I just drove most of this fuel out yesterday. Maybe the fuel is at fault? Any thoughts?
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My 1990 L98 engine has developed a starting problem. When the engine fires it runs about 3 to 5 seconds then stops. After this the engine has to be cranked about 10 seconds before it starts. I have to add throttle durring cranking for it to start and then it stumbles to life, acts like it has a lean mixture. The engine then performs normally, however the fuel economy is down about two miles per gallon. This start problem just developed, just after I filled up with fuel. I just drove most of this fuel out yesterday. Maybe the fuel is at fault? Any thoughts?
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From: Manheim Pennsylvania
Update; engine starting problem has gone away after approximately 7 start cycles. Operated automobile approximately 200 miles durring this period. Will problem return? I'll keep you posted.
