Q: Problem with the engine. Stalling and fuel system issues.

asked by on October 25, 2016

started having problems with fuel , replaced fuel pump ,new fuel lines ,new fuel pressure regulator, new relay .the truck was running fine now it just sputters an stalls out again seems like its not getting fuel again what can a check next

My car has 235000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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