Q: 2000 Blazer idles bad and shakes

asked by on May 18, 2016

I have a 2000 Blazer and it idles really bad. It shakes too, but after putting it to 1000 RPM, the shaking drops. How can I fix it? It has over 200,000 miles on it and I have no probems with it. I've got it for free.

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