Recent content by traygarb

Power

Injector replaced in October, 6 mos later plug is so fouled, nearly not firing at all. Coil packs still good. No leaks around rings.

I do "drive it like I stole it". That's the fun of having it :-) I drive 75% highway, 75 + mph. I use the correct gas. This car had been problematic since I got it. Dealership is trying to soak me for a grand+. I think it should be under warranty because something is wrong with cylinder 3...

Idling like crap, engine light on, starts blinking, then EPC light comes on and car sounds like a 1970 beetle and looses power. Shutting it off is only way I can stop the sequence.

The dealer has told me I need a carburator cleanout stating the valves are badly coated. My car had only 40K miles. They are saying the carburator cleanout is part of my standard recommended maintenance at 40K. I have put 91 or 93 octane since buying and I have definitely run the RPMs up to blow...