My truck isn't starting correctly I need help please.?

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Hello I need some advice about fixing my s10 truck.


I'm having loads of trouble getting the damn thing to turn over. The battery comes on with the radio and air. But the engine will not start, what out me turning the key, over and over.


Once the truck starts its runs very sloppy sounds terrible. Only sounds really bogged down for around 3 to 2 mins.


My truck is a Chevy “97 S-10 2.2 liter engine, model SS.


I tried fuel cleaners but it didn't help me out much, if anything it made it worse.


My gas tank has a small dint underneath from my friend jacking it up (ON The Gas Tank) which was very stupid.


I'm just wondering what the problem could be.


All my fluid levels check out good. Its not low on anything.


Could it be my fuel pump dying or is this a case of bad gas and a dying starter?


Once again, it does start after turning it over around 12 times, then it runs sloppy. Not sure whats really wrong. What could it be?

shadeytree4u · Accepted Answer

Sounds like the timeing is off. Or your plugs are on wrong. Fires on some cylinders but not others at the right time. Additives proved this by it seeming worse. Making the combustion chamber at the right conditions at the wrong time. Check plugs while doing it. Could also be corrosion on rotor button or contacts inside. Would look crusty.

Anonymous · Answer

Blazers and s10 around these years are notorious for bad fuel pumps while u are there change the fuel filter. Of course a code scan is out of the question since ur stuck it sounds like

My truck isn't starting correctly I need help please.?

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