Well... thanks to all the members and posts of this site, I had an issue and I was able to find the solution and fix the problem, however, I need some more suggestions.
Engine was running very rough, crappy, and finally (so I could learn what was wrong) the check engine light came on... flashing at first, then finally just stayed on. When to the auto store, read the codes and found that I had a misfire in cylinder 7. replaced the coil and since I have 80,000 miles, changed he plugs too. Went with autolites (double platnum I thinik) Runs much better, that was definantly the problem. Since I changed the plugs and the coil on number 7, I thought I should just go agead and do a full tune-up. I bought a new pcv valve, fuel filter, cleaned my air filter (K&N - but not a cold air intake kit), and bought a couple cans of sea foam (which I will do all but the oil since I just had an oil change... I'll wait a month, do the crank case then, and drive to the dealership for an oil change) Also cleaned the MAF with MAF cleaner. (spray) What else should I do that would normall get done at the 100,000 mile reccommended tune-up. Or what do you all reccommend to get done. Thanks for the advice. Oh, just did a tranny flush and will go ahead and get the radiator flushed as well. Noticed the fluid is a greeen-brown so I'm sure its due.
Should mention the truck is running great now, I'm just looking to do any preventative maintenance that I should, so I dodn't have to worry about it for a while (I hope)
Engine was running very rough, crappy, and finally (so I could learn what was wrong) the check engine light came on... flashing at first, then finally just stayed on. When to the auto store, read the codes and found that I had a misfire in cylinder 7. replaced the coil and since I have 80,000 miles, changed he plugs too. Went with autolites (double platnum I thinik) Runs much better, that was definantly the problem. Since I changed the plugs and the coil on number 7, I thought I should just go agead and do a full tune-up. I bought a new pcv valve, fuel filter, cleaned my air filter (K&N - but not a cold air intake kit), and bought a couple cans of sea foam (which I will do all but the oil since I just had an oil change... I'll wait a month, do the crank case then, and drive to the dealership for an oil change) Also cleaned the MAF with MAF cleaner. (spray) What else should I do that would normall get done at the 100,000 mile reccommended tune-up. Or what do you all reccommend to get done. Thanks for the advice. Oh, just did a tranny flush and will go ahead and get the radiator flushed as well. Noticed the fluid is a greeen-brown so I'm sure its due.
Should mention the truck is running great now, I'm just looking to do any preventative maintenance that I should, so I dodn't have to worry about it for a while (I hope)
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