My 96 gmc sierra does not idle right when I start it but levels out after and it smell like gas why?

Asked by Knottski Sep 19, 2013 at 02:53 PM about the 1996 GMC Sierra 1500

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

When I start it it takes around 5 to 10 seconds to idle right and it constantly smells like
gas I wanna fix it but what's my problem?

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wlogan answered 3 years ago

sounds typical of dirty/leaking injectors. try a sea foam treatment.

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Knottski answered 3 years ago

K thanks will do and see what happens

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