Gasoline Fuel System Problems of Oldsmobile 88

Oldsmobile 88 owners have reported 40 gasoline fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common gasoline fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's fuel delivery (20 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's fuel hoses lines/piping and fittings (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Gasoline Fuel System problems of Oldsmobile 88

The Fuel Delivery problem

The contact owns a 1998 Oldsmobile delta eighty eight. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start on the first attempt and shut down at stop lights and stop signs. The contact examined the vehicle and discovered gasoline in the fuel line.   Read details...

The Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problem

The contact owns a 1996 Oldsmobile 88 LS. The contact stated that the engine made a loud noise when the vehicle was started and the engine caught on fire. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who inspected the vehicle and located the failure at the intake manifold plastic, which failed and   Read details...

The Carburetor problem

While driving vehicle would make a loud squealing noise, and the check engine light stays on. Took to dealer and the dealer says GMC has redesigned the intake manifold, dealer says the intake manifold has a interior vacuum leak. Please provide any further information. Ts   Read details...

The Fuel Injection problem

My 1998 olds 88 backfired upon starting and blew up the plastic intake manifold. The force of the explosion destroyed the engine cover and the fuel rail. The engine is the 3800 v6. The vehicle has 21,000 miles but was older than 3yrs, thus it was out of warranty.   Read details...

The Fuel Pump problem

After fuel regulator replaced for recall my olds delta 88 stalls out, failing to restart. I have had it towed four times. Have had fuel pump and filter changed twice - did not solve problem. It stalls while driving, upon initial starting and at stops.   Read details...




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