Re: KIA Sedona 2002. Stuttering, running rough, hesitation.

"Phillip" <paputzback@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message 
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> About a week ago I started the KIA (rainy and in the 40s) and it was
> running rough under acceleration. It never stalled though. I filled it
> up and put some STP fuel injector cleaner in it. Upon leaving the pumps
> it was running better in a matter of minutes. And no I don't believe it
> was the STP. I took it in for an oil change and during their PM they
> didn't see anything irregular. How well they check I don't know. You
> would think these days they would throw ever car that came in on the
> diagnostic machine for free and make money on the parts and labor they
> would sell.
> Anyways, today, about 5 days later and at a 1/4 a tank it starts acting
> up again. Same weather. I am going to go fill it up and see if that
> fixes it. The only thing that might tell me (This is my theory) is that
> the fuel pump might be weak or filter clogged and needs more
> Gravity/pressure to work. I'll run some more STP thru it.
>
> It has about 65,00 miles on it. So I think I'll start with Plugs and
> wires. Is NGK the recommended ones here in the group. Is there a good
> online parts store to order from?
>
> Thanks,
> Phil
>
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Try this injector cleaner first it's much better then the STP stuff.
http://www.chevron.com/products/prodserv/nafl/auto/content/faq.shtm
good luck.