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Old Sep 24, 2008 | 10:16 AM
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HI All,
Our 05 Mustang with the 4.0lt. and 55k miles has began to start a second or so slower than from new. We usually crank and it starts immediatly, now over the last couple of days it cranks for a second or so longer than normal before starting. New air filter, plugs and cleaned throttle body. Still no change. Any ideas would be appreciated.
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Bob
Old Sep 24, 2008 | 12:20 PM
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Check and see if the battery is still on top of its game, it can be reading 12 volts but still be going bad.
Old Sep 24, 2008 | 12:57 PM
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good call looks to be bad after a load. short life !
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Old Sep 24, 2008 | 03:18 PM
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Get an Optima, it's worth it, I have 4 lol
Old Sep 24, 2008 | 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by RyansQuick6
Get an Optima, it's worth it, I have 4 lol
+1 for the Optimas. They are pricey but they are really good. My car starts like its new.
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