09 E350 sluggish start up
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09 E350 sluggish start up
Hi guys I have a new to me 2009 e350. It's cold here in NJ and when I start the car in the morning it's a pretty slow and sluggish start. Turns over fine but almost seems like something is going to go bad soon lol. I don't know when the last time spark plugs or battery was replaced. Any opinions?
Anyone have a cost on new battery? Or sparks?
Anyone have a cost on new battery? Or sparks?
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Any local parts store can load test your battery so you can have it tested to rule that out. Do that first. Plug intervals are every 90k, they typically can go a little longer but should be changed either way every 90k/7yrs to avoid any risk of seizing in the head
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Originally Posted by ps2cho
Any local parts store can load test your battery so you can have it tested to rule that out. Do that first. Plug intervals are every 90k, they typically can go a little longer but should be changed either way every 90k/7yrs to avoid any risk of seizing in the head
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Well it's probably time for spark plugs again. I used NGK laser platinum 4288 on mine, about $8.61 on rockauto.com, you may want to search to see if it's cheaper somewhere else. You can also switch to the temperature display with the key in the ignition switched to the on position but not running and hit the reset button 3 times. That should display the battery voltage. If it's low, maybe you just need to charge it up.
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Post a youtube clip of startup?
I doubt spark plugs have anything to do with startup, but worth a shot, they are easy to replace and assess their condition.
parking car in the garage helps
maybe the second has to be replaced?
I have the same car as you ISO ( in search of sunrise?)
I doubt spark plugs have anything to do with startup, but worth a shot, they are easy to replace and assess their condition.
parking car in the garage helps
maybe the second has to be replaced?
I have the same car as you ISO ( in search of sunrise?)
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Originally Posted by e350forme
Post a youtube clip of startup?
I doubt spark plugs have anything to do with startup, but worth a shot, they are easy to replace and assess their condition.
parking car in the garage helps
maybe the second has to be replaced?
I have the same car as you ISO ( in search of sunrise?)
I doubt spark plugs have anything to do with startup, but worth a shot, they are easy to replace and assess their condition.
parking car in the garage helps
maybe the second has to be replaced?
I have the same car as you ISO ( in search of sunrise?)
