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Old Feb 13, 2003 | 05:26 PM
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my I6 has 136,000 miles on it, and its just not making good power anymore. I mean its not bad, but its not the same. Like when i'm half on the gas pedal in first and 2nd gear it almost feels like it hesitates. Maybe it just needs a tuneup? help
 
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Old Feb 13, 2003 | 05:30 PM
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you could be suprised at how much a tuneup will bring up your engine... that is if it needs it.
 
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Old Feb 13, 2003 | 05:39 PM
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When was the last time you changed you fuel filter?
 
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Old Feb 13, 2003 | 06:45 PM
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not for a long time on the fuel filter, maybe i'll have to go ahead a do a tuneup it can't hurt.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2003 | 08:31 AM
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is your cat. plugging up? dont know how to test it my wifes car had to be replaced what a diff.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2003 | 01:25 PM
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yes most definatly get a tune up done. plugs wires cap and rotor oil change all filters... {fuel, air, oil} and maybe an egr block off plate....
 
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Old Feb 16, 2003 | 06:28 PM
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aight i'll have to spend some money
 
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Old Feb 16, 2003 | 06:36 PM
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I have 159000 miles on my 300 . Ihad a bad hesitation on take off and during shifting.I recently installed a K/N system It got rid of the problem
 
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Originally posted by knocturnal
yes most definatly get a tune up done. plugs wires cap and rotor oil change all filters... {fuel, air, oil} and maybe an egr block off plate....
Add Motorcraft spark plugs, and take the EGR block off plate off
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