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runs rough
Topic Started: Sep 16 2011, 05:17 AM (591 Views)
brutus2501
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Know that the car is running it runs pretty rough. someone told me thats normal for 3 cylinder motors. Is that true and can i get it to run smoother.
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metromad


Have you done a recent compression test? If not, do one and report your readings. If you have already done one, report your readings. These engines can idle a bit rough, but if you getting into shaky rough, you probably have a valve out. Start with the compression test.
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starscream5000
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Got 70 MPG?

They will never idle smoothly unless you have your idle bumped up abnormally high. They have an odd number of cylinders and cannot be perfectly balanced like a straight six can be.
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starscream5000
Sep 16 2011, 11:40 AM
They will never idle smoothly unless you have your idle bumped up abnormally high. They have an odd number of cylinders and cannot be perfectly balanced like a straight six can be.
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