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Question posted by fightingjohn on September 14th, 2014

What Causes A 97 Chevy Lumina To Backfire

driving down the road you here something like a spark from a electrical cord then the car shuts off and backfires

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Owner's Manual - Page 3

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Owner's Manual - Page 7

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Owner's Manual - Page 92

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Owner's Manual - Page 93

... you go down a steep hill. When going (2) slower than65 mph (105 kmk), or you can use SECOND (2) on . DRIVE (D): This position is less shifting between gears. Here are going down steep mountain roads, but then you more power but lower fuel economy.You can damage your engine. 0 2-19 NOTICE: Don't drivein SECOND...
Owner's Manual - Page 95

... , even when you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill, see "Towing a Trailer" in PARK (P) ivith the is parking brake firmly set. NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake can cause on fairlylevel ground, use the steps that follow. If you 're on your vehicle.
Owner's Manual - Page 99

...you ever suspect exhaust coming in a collision. 0 Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can causeunconsciousness and...was damaged in if: 0 Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. and 0 Have your vehicle: Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out anyCO; Repairs weren't done correctly. You ...
Owner's Manual - Page 105

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Owner's Manual - Page 123

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Owner's Manual - Page 125

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Owner's Manual - Page 126

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Owner's Manual - Page 169

...cause you to cancel your area of approaching traffic. 4-13 When it 's all traffic accidents -- Remember toglance over your move you need only slow down the road...vehicle ahead, then goes back into the other cars are some tips for situations that might indicate a turn .... Time your shoulder and check the blind spot. 0 "Drive ahead." Look down and back again and drop wait for ...
Owner's Manual - Page 170

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Owner's Manual - Page 171

... snow, ice, gravel or other material ison the road. Night driving is that some drivers are likely to these conditions. While driving on a surface with night vision problems, or by... down when youhave any doubt. Any sudden changes could cause the tires to a lower gear). It isimportant to get the wheels rolling again. Driving at Night ._ ...". . _I- .- ...--. ... You...
Owner's Manual - Page 172

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Owner's Manual - Page 192

... to your vehicle withouttrailer. Your vehicle could cause the trailer to the right. you Backing Up...the trailer to the left , just the move your trailer won't strike soft shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees other objects. Signal well in contact the with vehicle. And, because you're good... as you would when driving your lane. Always back up ahead when you're towinga trailer.
Owner's Manual - Page 236

...also damage and plastic and rubber parts. Costly repairs caused use leaded gasolineany other not recommended the or fuel ... Identification Number General Motors International Product Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, OntarioLlH 8P7 6-4 To provide cleaner air, gasolines ...that does business the in the United States all are used, spark plug life may turn on your a @ mn . Fuels ...
Owner's Manual - Page 250

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Owner's Manual - Page 278

...manufacturer's instructions. manufacturer recommends it 's been driven.It could fail suddenly and cause an accident. Used Replacement Wheels NOTICE: (Continued) Use another type of traction ... onyour vehicle and tire size combinationand road conditions. You can If hear the chains contacting your vehicle because there's not enough clearance. Drive slowly follow the and chain manufacturer's...
Owner's Manual - Page 305

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Owner's Manual - Page 306

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