Question1990 Cavalier Z24 3.1L auto 195k miles
The car has recently started occasionally stalling in traffic when in "drive" when stopped. RPM drops below 500 and stall occurs. If I put it in neutral the rev's are still low but does not stall. Recently replaced plugs, wires, PCV & fuel filter.
Noticed that while the transmission fluid reads OK, many bubbles on dip stick. Could the fluid actually be low and the air/bubbles causes it to read OK? Should I add and if so how much? Any other ideas?
Thanks.
AnswerI would check the fluid several times, and try to get a good reading.
It may be too high, or sucking air at the filter.
But the stalling could be the idle air control valve needing cleaning, or a vacuum leak. Check the brake booster also when looking for vacuum leaks.
Van
