Q: put bad gas in it started to run rough then wouldn't start. replaced clean tank out, replaced fuel pump and filter, pressure regulator

asked by on July 11, 2016

put bad gas in it started to run ruff then wouldn't start. Clean gas tank out, replace fuel pump and filter, pressure regulator ignition pick up. It start up once after that but can get it to start now.

My car has 189000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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