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Old 02-28-2007, 01:29 PM
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I think I'll bring it to the shop after work and have it serviced,I'll have them pull that code and see what it is.
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Old 02-28-2007, 01:32 PM
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i changed my fuel filter around 30k (had original) and the gas that came out of it was black, i did not notice studdering before though.
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speaking of changing fuel filters, is it as easy as changing the oil/air filter?
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Old 02-28-2007, 01:53 PM
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speaking of changing fuel filters, is it as easy as changing the oil/air filter?
once you know what your doing the fuel filter is very very easy, takes maybe 5 minutes. just get the right tool, they have it at any car parts store. but its really easy to spill gas all over your arm[:@]
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Old 02-28-2007, 02:01 PM
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I would do all this myself but any more I don't have time,Plus its just faster to have it done.And there is no clean up.
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im still betting on a blown spark-plug...but thats just me. Money saved, is money under the hood, do it yourself if you can
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Whats a good spark plug for this motor
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Old 03-01-2007, 10:35 AM
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I took the car in to the shop I got it from and they put it on the scanner for me .It pulled some codes and said misfire.So monday morning its going in to be fixed for free. Thanks for all of your help.
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Old 03-01-2007, 10:51 AM
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If none of fuel or plug problems fix it Id be willing to bet it's a coil(s) thats half-dead. They're sort of a phantom problem if they havn't gone out completely. If you end up taking it to a shop, make sure they take any hint of misfire as the problem coil and get it replaced. (as always the car will try to hide the problem when hooked up to the machine )


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Old 03-01-2007, 11:03 AM
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Ya the guy at the shop that works on the cars said it mite be a coil.The good thing is the guys at the shop are all friends so I know they'll do me right.They use to have a body shop behind my powder coating shop then they moved in to town and started to sell cars.They said that selling cars was better money and no back breaking work.
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