Problem with '97 ES---HELP!?
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PROBLEM WITH '97 ES---HELP!?
I just began noticing a a problem with my ES. It's kind of like the engine begins to stall, just a little bit. It's rather subtle, but definitely noticeable. I had the spark plugs and wires changed at 75k, the car has about 112k on it now. It doesn't sound like I'd need to change them again already. Could this be signs of my aging timing belt, which I know needs to be swapped?
Actually I began noticing the problem after I switched to premium fuel for a few tanks, just to see if there was any better performance. It's almost as if the engine was used to the low octane for the past few years, and I messed things up by upgrading, now back on the low grade I still notice it. Any suggestions???
Actually I began noticing the problem after I switched to premium fuel for a few tanks, just to see if there was any better performance. It's almost as if the engine was used to the low octane for the past few years, and I messed things up by upgrading, now back on the low grade I still notice it. Any suggestions???
Last edited by ES3; Jan 16, 2004 at 11:43 PM.
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Have you tried an injector cleaner? your plugs and wires are too new to be fried already.
When you replaced those, did you also change out your cap & rotor?
Maybe pop the cap and clean up in there with a wire brush, get everything nice and clean and see what happens.
When you replaced those, did you also change out your cap & rotor?
Maybe pop the cap and clean up in there with a wire brush, get everything nice and clean and see what happens.
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Originally posted by matt805
Have you tried an injector cleaner? your plugs and wires are too new to be fried already.
When you replaced those, did you also change out your cap & rotor?
Maybe pop the cap and clean up in there with a wire brush, get everything nice and clean and see what happens.
Have you tried an injector cleaner? your plugs and wires are too new to be fried already.
When you replaced those, did you also change out your cap & rotor?
Maybe pop the cap and clean up in there with a wire brush, get everything nice and clean and see what happens.
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