Surge and stall
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Asked by Michael Jul 02, 2018 at 01:00 AM about the 1998 Cadillac DeVille d'Elegance Sedan FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My car surges forward, then dies at a stop, or low
idle. After it has warmed up. .what could the
problem be?

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Jeff answered 6 years ago

Check your oil and antifreeze, for both color and level, too high or too low. You may have a leaky head gasket.

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Michael answered 6 years ago

I just spent 5700 getting head bolts and gaskets replaced,and water pump seal..ect..the stalling problem started right after I got my car back from the shop

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Michael answered 6 years ago

Also one of my valve covers. .the back one has a pin hole leak. ..since I got it back from the shop. .and I keep finding things that weren't plugged in, or put back in place. .or broken

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Jeff answered 6 years ago

Any vacuum leak will cause these symptoms. Keep looking for unplugged stuff and fix that valve cover. It's tied to the EGR readings, plus that huge airbox on top of the engine has to be airtight and properly mounted.

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