2006-10-03 11:28:46 · 7 answers · asked by Candi S 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Distributer, if you have one, plugs, wires, bad gas, Pick one. Check comments on boat ques., and thanx. --Rat
2006-10-04 12:42:29 · answer #1 · answered by Raptor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be anything from a bad spark plug to a bad valve. Spark plug wires come to mind as well.
spark plug bad, bad plug wire, burnt valve, broken valve spring...worn out camshaft. first things first.
check to see if you have fire to the cylinder which is missing. If you do then pull the plug and check that. If that is good...take a compression test.
this series of tests will tell you what is the problem
2006-10-03 18:33:20 · answer #2 · answered by Kenneth S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
quick check - at night with spray bottle of water soak spark plug wires (engine running) - if u hear a snapping sound and see a spark jumping between wires or to engine replace wires - check one spark plug for correct gap while your changing wires. if one gap is bad replace all spark plugs. p.s. dont touch wires with engine running
2006-10-04 09:11:45 · answer #3 · answered by real mechanic 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is there a check engine light on the dash..if there is scan it..The computer will pick up on a problem with the plugs and wires...
2006-10-03 18:30:45 · answer #4 · answered by iusedtohavehair 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd change the fuel filter and put some fuel dryer in the tank first.
Could be nothing more than water in the fuel.
Try to only buy gas from consistent gas stations. Buying from many different or unfamiliar stations can lead to bad gas.
2006-10-03 18:40:13 · answer #5 · answered by Edward F 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like it. Could be faulty wires as well. Replace plugs, drive, if it happens again replace the wires. If it happens still, check your air filter. It could be dirty.
2006-10-03 18:31:11 · answer #6 · answered by Tickle Me Xtreme!! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's october. your truck is telling you it wants a tune up before winter
change the plugs and the wires and your coil, and keep the old crap as extras in case you get a breakdown, but you shouldnt
2006-10-03 18:36:13 · answer #7 · answered by dorionland 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋