Q: I have a 1998 lexus gs4oo. I was driving it, and all of a sudden it started to die on me, it didn't die all of a sudden ,it kinda
I was driving the car and all of a sudden it started to die on me, it didn't die all of a sudden but acted as if it wasn't getting any fire or fuel... what would I check first to see whats the problem? What would you think is wrong with it? Thanks
My car has 220000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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