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09-19-2011, 03:40 PM

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GTjoe49

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No additives, only 93+ octane.

I hesitate to bring it to the dealer because it (so far) only happens when the car has been sitting for a few days.

I think air & fuel filters are a good starting point. The fuel filter is under the car on the driver's side, right? (why?)

Motorcraft air & fuel filters run about 30 bucks for both.

09-19-2011, 04:44 PM

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v6motorheadftop

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change the fuel filter. I changed mine at 26k miles, and it made a world of difference

09-19-2011, 04:45 PM

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v6motorheadftop

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Quote:

Originally Posted by GTjoe49

fuel filter is under the driver's side. If you are going to replace your air filter, I would see about upgradignt o a CAI, or at least an aftermarket filter

09-19-2011, 06:32 PM

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rdsx18

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Quote:

Originally Posted by GTjoe49

I have 28,000 miles on my 2010 and have not had a single problem, but I do have this concern.

The last few times I started her up after a few days in the garage, it sputtered before it caught and idled OK. It has always fired right up even in the winter.

My first reaction was fouled plugs, but at only 28k? Is it worth pulling a plug to see? I gave it an "Italian tune-up" on my way in to work this morning and it will sit in my garage for a few days when I will try it again.

Has anyone had the same experience?

Thanks

Italian tune-up, haha please tell me you are from the Merrimack Valley area.

09-19-2011, 06:36 PM

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Nuke

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Run that tank down and fill-up at a different station. Sounds to me like you're jumping the gun...

09-20-2011, 02:47 AM

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crescent_wrench

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Bad gas?

09-20-2011, 02:59 AM

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Ricardo

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Doesn't the current blend of ethanol crap fuel allow water to seperate when it sits for a few days?

09-20-2011, 09:21 AM

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Kotobuki

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If it only happens when the car sits for a few days, try turning the key to the Run position for a second before you turn it to Start. That should give the fuel pump time to pressurize the lines fully.

09-20-2011, 03:29 PM

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GTjoe49

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I use Mobil 93, but not always at the same station.
This is the second tank it happened on.
Yes, I currently live in the Merrimack Valley...I do not see the revelance...Do you know what an "Italian tune-up" is? LOL
I have some good things to concider to get this under control...thanks all!