Engine seems to have lost some steam....
09-01-2010, 11:05 PM
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Engine seems to have lost some steam.... Ok, my '99 Formula (mods in sig) seems to have lost a little bit since last fall. I don't have the money for gas (no job for the summer) so I don't run it up much, plus I'm happy enough cruising along, so I usually don't pay attention to any difference as I don't usually rev it up. Well, I took on a BMW 760 and while there wasn't much trouble, it seemed like it should be no contest (shifted at between 4.5k-5k rpm). The car runs like a top otherwise (sounds good, torque feels good), but doesn't pull like crazy over 4.5k like usual. I shouldn't have waited so long to ask, but I don't want to have to think about it over the winter.
So basically, I'm thinking stuff like fuel filter, plus/wires, but I don't know what else to check over the weekend. Any advice? Just seems to have lost some top end.
So basically, I'm thinking stuff like fuel filter, plus/wires, but I don't know what else to check over the weekend. Any advice? Just seems to have lost some top end.
09-02-2010, 02:01 AM
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Fuel filter and new plugs and wires seems like a great start. Does the car feel like it has a small miss? May also consider servicing the fuel injectors. I know our local walmart has a fuel injector service where they hook up a tool to fuel system and run a cleaner thru it, only costs about $20 here. I actually noticed a difference when I had my 95 camaro. Or you can always just put a bottle of lucus or gumout in your gas tank. Either way may help you out. Good luck!
09-02-2010, 03:49 PM
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That's mainly why I suggested it. I think leaving the gas in the tank without Stabil could have done a number to the fuel filter and/or injectors. A can of seafoam in the gas tank will probably do you some good. I usually run a can through the first tank of each spring, since my car sits a lot over the winter months.
09-02-2010, 04:26 PM
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That's mainly why I suggested it. I think leaving the gas in the tank without Stabil could have done a number to the fuel filter and/or injectors. A can of seafoam in the gas tank will probably do you some good. I usually run a can through the first tank of each spring, since my car sits a lot over the winter months.
EDIT: I don't think I put Stable in the tank....****.....will changing the filter and running Seafoam be enough?
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