Q: Truck acting like it's not getting gas. 1987 Chevrolet Blazer

asked by on August 19, 2016

Some times when I start it I have to press the gas to get it to start. Other times the idle will get so low and various that it'll cut off. When I put it into reverse it nearly cuts off or gets really low.

My car has 88700 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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