Noticed something while idling.
10-03-2006, 05:03 AM
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Noticed something while idling.
My car tends to idle really low after it's been running for a few minutes, and I'm okay with that. One thing I've noticed though is that it seems to sputter or have like minibackfires while idling. What could cause this? Exhaust leak perhaps?
10-03-2006, 05:21 AM
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Re: Noticed something while idling.
could be either bad, wires, cap, rotor, or distrubutor.
10-03-2006, 05:28 AM
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Re: Noticed something while idling.
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could be either bad, wires, cap, rotor, or distrubutor.
and/or sparkplugs
10-03-2006, 07:44 AM
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Re: Noticed something while idling.
basically just do a tume up and you should be fine
10-03-2006, 07:47 AM
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Re: Noticed something while idling.
What kind of car is it?
It also could be the valve lash
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Leaky valves
Last edited by Enigma; 10-03-2006 at 07:47 AM .
Reason: Dumbass, I should have proof-read before posting.
10-03-2006, 09:35 AM
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Re: Noticed something while idling.
I'd have to take it somewhere to get a tuneup. I'm not too sure as to what a full tuneup involves and/or how to do it.
10-03-2006, 09:37 AM
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Re: Noticed something while idling.
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I'd have to take it somewhere to get a tuneup. I'm not too sure as to what a full tuneup involves and/or how to do it.
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could be either bad, wires, cap, rotor, or distrubutor.
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and/or sparkplugs
That covers it.
10-03-2006, 09:45 AM
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I'd have to take it somewhere to get a tuneup. I'm not too sure as to what a full tuneup involves and/or how to do it.
dont do that, youll get raped its real easy to do it yourself
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I'd have to take it somewhere to get a tuneup. I'm not too sure as to what a full tuneup involves and/or how to do it.
OK, take it to the shop and get off the boards.
Unless, you are gonna man up and check your spark plugs.
Even my girl checks her own car and tells me what is wrong with it,
IF she can't fix it.
10-03-2006, 09:54 AM
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Re: Noticed something while idling.
I'm sure someone on here is more than willing to give you a hand with it if you ask.
Btw, what kind of car is it?