On Mon, 18 Jun 2007 12:48:34 -0000, Andi <acausemaker@baai.com> wrote:

>Nope, no CEL ever comes on... I've bought some fuel system cleaner
>stuff to add to the gastank next time I fill up (not sure if it'll
>actually make a difference though)... if I can find the spark plugs
>I'll check those as well. They have never been replaced since I've
>owned the car - How can I tell if they need to be replaced? Or at
>100K miles, should they be replaced just for good measure??
>
>thanks,
At 100K they should DEFINITELY be replaced (if they aren't seized in
so tight you can't get them out)
>
>On Jun 15, 2:02 pm, clare at snyder.on.ca wrote:
>> On Fri, 15 Jun 2007 05:48:45 -0700, Andi <acausema...@baai.com> wrote:
>> >My 2001 dodge Stratus sedan (4cyl) has almost 98,000 miles on it. In
>> >the past week, the engine has started stuttering at random times...
>> >mostly I notice it when I'm on the highway, anywhere between 45-65 MPH
>> >- but not every time. I also noticed this morning when backing out
>> >of my driveway, it stuttered once or twice (this is the first time
>> >it's done that).
>>
>> >I know it could be just about anything, but could somebody point me in
>> >at least a general direction of what this might be?
>>
>> >thanks,
>>
>> When's the last time the plugs were checked/replaced?
>> How 'bout the plug wires?. Has the CEL come on? Any misfire SHOULD
>> trip the CEL - reading the codes will tell you which cyl "burped".
>>
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