Hey Guys,

Symptoms: Car won't start once in awhile (after filling up gas)
Car lags up to roughly from 1st to 2nd 2500 rpms till it runs smooth
Drives like a brand new car once in a great while
Idles roughly around 300-400 rpms (seems like it'll die)


203k on motor...i know i need a new filter, but no sure if this could be the cause...i was thinking maybe also injectors clogged? Car doesn't bogg when you accelerate, just slow to get up. When she drives good, she's REALLY good...almost like it "glides" down the street. I did run her almost on an empty a few times...

Did a search, found some useful and similar symptons, but no one really replied back to post to say if it was the filter or not. TIA!

 

Just replace it, if it hasen't replaced in a while you should get a new one anyway. And its cheap, and easy to install.

 

Yeah...im doing this tomorrow when i get $$$, but im wondering if anyone else has this problem and fixed it before...that way id know to get other necessary parts too if it comes to it. Thanks!

 

try a basic tuneup too: plugs, wires, rotor, cap, air fliter, pcv... all are pretty inexpensive