erratic idle

Asked by Fm542 Jan 28, 2013 at 12:57 PM about the 1996 Chevrolet S-10

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Recently changed oil and added gas treatment to a full tank of gas and a week later idle is erratic. Changed tp
sensor and idler control valve and can not find a vacuum leak or leak around head gasket. I cleaned egr valve and
replaced pcv valve please help

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DeBo13 answered 11 years ago

OTHER Suggestions : Check Gas Filter ~~~ Check Fuel Pump ~~~ Check for Bad Spark Plug !

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