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impala · 12-18-2005, 08:35 AM

my 2000 chevy impala 3.8,will stall out after sitting and idling for a few minutes, usually runs good, If i sit and a drive through it stales.
happened to day, after it stalls it will not start for awhile, today it started after i shock the fuel filter, i bought a new one a while back ,thing is i can't get the old one off.Does it sound like a fuel filter problem ?

Thanks for any help

**CF-Mike** · 12-18-2005, 11:39 AM

I edited your post, don't ask for people to reply by email. This is a public message forum and all answers get posted here, not through email. They benefit all members...

As for your question:

There are many things that can make a vehicle stall / not work correctly, but most times it is something fuel related. Yes I would replace the fuel filter, and run some injector cleaner through it or actually get the injectors cleaned. As for getting the fuel filter off, I haven't seen that application so I really don't have a direct answer for you. Hope that helps a little, I'm sure you'll get some help later on from other members.

Falcon70 · 12-19-2005, 01:35 PM

You will probably need a fuel line release tool to change the filter. Should be able to get one at Auto Zone for a few $.

12-18-2005, 11:39 AM	#2
CF-Mike Mayor of CF CF Admin Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 25,153 Vehicle Profile: Year: 1993 Make: Mazda Model: RX-7	I edited your post, don't ask for people to reply by email. This is a public message forum and all answers get posted here, not through email. They benefit all members... As for your question: There are many things that can make a vehicle stall / not work correctly, but most times it is something fuel related. Yes I would replace the fuel filter, and run some injector cleaner through it or actually get the injectors cleaned. As for getting the fuel filter off, I haven't seen that application so I really don't have a direct answer for you. Hope that helps a little, I'm sure you'll get some help later on from other members. __________________ Forum Rules \| Member Map \| Car Reviews \| Project RX-7 \| Project GTO

12-19-2005, 01:35 PM	#3
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