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Old 08-23-2009, 10:29 PM
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well my dad has a 97 camaro rs and when it hits 3,000 RPM it shakes and sometimes it smells like smoke it feels like it doesnt get power . when the car stops in a red light it wants to turn off. this just happen 2 days ago. we dont really know whats going on.
 
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Old 08-23-2009, 10:40 PM
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get it scanned for trouble codes. could be as simple as changing the fuel filter or spark plugs and that would be a good place to start. whens the last time its had either changed?
 
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Old 08-23-2009, 11:37 PM
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well today was the last time it happen and the engine service light its now on.
 
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Old 08-24-2009, 12:51 AM
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it should have some trouble codes stored. if u can, stop by auto zone and see if they will scann if for u. some will. then tell us what the codes are.
 




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