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Old Apr 16, 2011 | 06:22 PM
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Car has been feeling slower lately than it used to. Won't spin second. Doesn't miss or anything, and has good oil pressure. Where should I start? Also has issues holding idle on cold start, but that's been That way before it started feeling slower. Thanks guys
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Car has been feeling slower lately than it used to. Won't spin second. Doesn't miss or anything, and has good oil pressure. Where should I start? Also has issues holding idle on cold start, but that's been That way before it started feeling slower. Thanks guys
scan it to see if timing is being pulled.
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When is the last time it was tuned up? i.e. spark plugs, wires, fuel filter, MAF cleaned?
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Cleaned the maf a few weeks ago. Don't know about the fuel filter or plugs though. It is not throwing any codes. Should I start with the fuel filter?
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Yeah it's easier to do. If the power doesn't return then I would look in to new plugs and wires.
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mines doing the same, check your fuel pressure.


yuo can do so by putting a fuel pressure guage on the end of your fuel rail
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fuel filter and a tune up.
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