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Old Apr 6, 2005 | 08:35 PM
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cylinders aren't firing?

my cylinders aren't firing at low rpms and i believe it may be something do to with the fuel injectors b/c i recently ran out of gas and it may have sucked up some sludge. What is the best way to check my fuel injectors and harnesses?
Old Apr 6, 2005 | 09:46 PM
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http://stevenbigler.tripod.com/scoutco/id12.html @ advanced auto parts, or you local parts store
Old Apr 7, 2005 | 01:26 AM
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What year is your car and how many miles you have on the clock?
Old Apr 7, 2005 | 04:42 AM
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The fuel injectors are protected by the fuel filter, sludge is not your problem.

Does your car start and idle?

Please describe your problem a bit more in detail.
Old Apr 7, 2005 | 06:28 AM
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i accidetly ran out of gas and then i filled up about 1/4 tank then took it to the shop for an oil change. there he changed the oil and put on a udp that i had laying around. When i took off it still felt like my car was about to run out of gas[ you know real choppy like that] and now here i am. I am goin to try to replce my fuel filter. Can you buy those at auto-zone?
Old Apr 7, 2005 | 07:53 AM
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Replace the fuel filter and use Chevron Techron Concentrate fuel system cleaner or the Techron injector cleaner. Add the cleaner when the tank is empty then fill up afterward.
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