Q: Runs 10 or 15 minutes then shuts off
Something is shutting off the fuel to engine
My car has 143000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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Hello, thanks for writing in about your Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera. If you are loosing fuel pressure after it gets hot then you most likely have a fuel pump that is locking up when it gets hot. The connector to the fuel pump may also be loosing connection. If you need help with fixing this, have a certified technician, like one from YourMechanic, diagnose your stalling issue for an accurate repair.
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