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could be wires in ignition system bad or loose, or intake manifold vacuum leaks and in hoses, faulty engine contol system. for vacuum leaks, put oil around intake when running. if there is a leak then oil will suck in to intake.

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Q: Your 1998 Chevy Malibu wont stay running it starts an immediately shuts off what could this problem be?
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