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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 03:00 PM
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Well I was hoping to clean/check a few things today, but last night it snowed so its a little bit chilly outside right now. Don't know if I'll do this today. Global warming betrayed me.

I was hoping to check:
-MAF
-Spark Plugs
-Cam sensors
(02 sensors were on my list but my friend told me that its a pain, and if something was wrong with them the CEL would be on.)

Why am I doing this? Well, I still have issues with the MPG, and just for the hell of it, I want to start learning. (Yes I'm a n00b. )
There's no CEL if anyone was wondering.
I do not know if the dealership did that one recall on that hose.
I already replaced the air filter.
I'm thinking about getting new spark plugs. NGK Iridiums.

Any tips, or suggestions are appreciated.
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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 03:36 PM
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The cam sensors are really easy to check. I did it, and I am not mechanically inclined at all. What year is your car?
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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 03:44 PM
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I knew I was missing something. 2004 C230K. Pre-04.5
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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 11:17 PM
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Woww, turns out my tires were under inflated. Cannot believe I missed that.
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