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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 11:36 PM
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Hi my car starts up normal most of the time, but sometimes it takes a second to start up. I just changed the fuel filter yesterday. Do you think its something bad or easy fix? Thanks
Old Jun 10, 2006 | 11:44 PM
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Im sure its fine. As long as it starts, dont worry about it.
Old Jun 10, 2006 | 11:50 PM
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I got some ngk's all copper plugs im going to put in prolly next weekend maybe that will fix it.
Old Jun 11, 2006 | 01:13 AM
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how many miles do you have? i doubt it's anything to worry about
Old Jun 11, 2006 | 01:14 AM
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my car does the same thing about every 3 or 4 times. its not a problem.
Old Jun 11, 2006 | 01:24 AM
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47,000 miles on her.
Old Jun 11, 2006 | 02:36 AM
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my car does the same thing every so often, and I tried running 89 octane gas instead of 87 and the problem went away.
whether or not this was all in my head or whether the higher octance was helping, I don't know!
But thats my experience!
Old Jun 11, 2006 | 02:38 AM
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mine does this sometimes too. only happens if i drive it for five minutes or less, then start it soon after.
Old Jun 11, 2006 | 02:40 AM
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i doubt it has anything to due with octane rating. the lower the octane the more combustible the gas is.
Old Jun 11, 2006 | 02:51 AM
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mine does the same thing, i have been told its the fuel filter, but havent replaced my yet



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