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low RPM miss

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Old 12-26-2009, 04:59 PM
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Hey guy's, mark here. Got a low RPM miss when I go up a grade on turnpike at highway speed. No check engine light but I need to get fixed. Engine is 3.1, 98 model. Could someone please help me as where I need to start. Does it sound like its tune-up time(plugs, wires, etc)
 
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Old 12-30-2009, 05:08 PM
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If it was an ignition miss, it would be throwing a P0301 or similar code. It sounds like dirty fuel injectors to me (possibly needing a valve job, also). I would start with a can of Seafoam fuel injector cleaner in a tank of gas, and "drive it like you stole it". Repeat as needed. Then start using top tier gas instead of the cheapest available, ESPECIALLY independent stations.
 
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Old 12-30-2009, 05:26 PM
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how's your filters???
 
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Old 12-30-2009, 07:42 PM
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yes seafoam the 7 dollar can that will feel like a brand new car for a whole tank. i use to have a lumina with the same engine. if you cant remember the last time you had a tune up then do. also i belive techron does the same thing and its recomended by gm.
 
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