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scott winter Posted on Mar 29, 2012
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My 1999 chev. tahoe backfires when i step on the gas

Bad gas milage

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The problem sound like you have too much back pressure building up in the exhaust. Start by disconnecting the exhaust Y-pipe. Then start the engine and run again if the engine does not back fire, reconnect the exhaust everything after the Y-pipe. If the problem returns it is safe to say that the catalytic converters are clogged and need to be replaced.*** Make sure you use PB BLASTER or LIQUID WRENCH on the exhaust bolts to help with removal.***

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Anonymous

  • Posted on Sep 23, 2011

SOURCE: my 1999 chevy s10 has been getting bad gas mileage

Under the intake manifold,if I got your engine correct,
is a fuel pressure regulator with what are called spyders
attached,that are plastic tubes with poppet valves on the ends

Basically fuel injectors
They fail & the poppets leak.

You can find a lot on the internet including photos
about that

The entire assy is way too expensive, to get at a dealer
So you get a rebuilt from where ever. Try the web sites

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 21, 2011

SOURCE: 2001 chevy silverado 1500 4.8l v8. when i

Sounds like a o2 sensor, if you don't have a check engine light on, you soon will. The PCM can be scanned to find out which one is faulty.

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Colin Stickland

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  • Posted on Jan 08, 2010

SOURCE: how do i know if my knock sensoris bad on my 1999 chev tahoe

no it will not cause a misfire it just will not start

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