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Old 12-20-2005, 11:37 PM
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when i get my engine started and its cold , its hard to keep running , then if i let it die , the oil light comes up , but oil level is fine, but there is an oil leak somewhere not sure , where should i look
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Re: engine

welcome to owning a dsm....yea when ur car stalls the oil light will come on its suppose to...its nothing out of the ordinary for it to take 2 or 3 times trying to start ur car....

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Re: engine

you think you can give me some hints on what can cause a rough idle problem
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Try using the search feature on this site, you will get plenty of information.

First pull the spark plugs. Probably might need replacing if they are discolored or fouled.
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Re: engine

i have reaplaced the spark plugs and wires.
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i have reaplaced the spark plugs and wires.
Are you turbo or N/T?

What did you gap them to?
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Re: engine

Check the IAC and the TPS
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Re: engine

i am n/t , autozone told me to gap them at .50
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