Q: Firebird runs for about 20 minutes then starts goosing and stalls. when slowing down and turning it stalls. Installed a new module, a new fuel pump, and a new filter.
Run good for about 20 mins the goose and quits in road. Sometimes slow down to make turn quits. Put in new fuel pump and filter and new module. any suggestions?
My car has 200000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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