1995 Oldsmobile Aurora backfiring

1995 OLDSMOBILE AURORA
200,000 MILES • V8 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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FCAROLLO
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Upon accelerating I notice a poping or backfiring sound coming from the engine compartment.What can be the remedy to fix it?
Jul 29, 2010 at 12:00 PM
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HMAC300
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if it's a true popping sound then it could be a valve train problem, which means cam lifter , pushrod, etc. It could also be a vacuum leak. Have someone look at it.
Aug 6, 2010 at 5:54 PM