Engine dies when first try to crank it up..idling

Step 1. Change your fuel filters. You should have one at the throttle body on top of the engine, and one inline near the gas tank under the car. There is the possibility that you only have one filter though, so if you look hard and only find one, don't panic.

Step 2. Check to make sure that you fuel pump is working correctly by removing the line coming from the throttle body to see if gas comes out easily. If it is slow to come out or not much comes out, you need to replace your fuel pump.

Step 3. Check your spark system. Plugs, wires, distributor.

Doing a general tune up including a new timing belt, some fuel injector cleaner, new battery and always getting the same type and quality of gas every time will help overall