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180
Taking Care of the Unexpected
If Your Engine Quits or Won't Start
SYMPTOM: Engine starts, but runs poorly.
POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO
high coolant/oil
temperature
Check the high coolant/oil
temperature indicator.
Refer to If the
High Coolant/Oil
Temperature Indicator Lights
,
page 186.
runs erratically, misfires See your dealer.
blubbers (rich fuel
mixture)
See your dealer.
sooty exhaust (rich fuel
mixture)
See your dealer.
detonates or pings
under load
If applicable, switch to the
recommended octane gasoline
(page 96)
or change your brand
of gasoline. If the problem
persists, see your dealer.
afterfires (backfires) See your dealer.
pre-ignition (runs on
after ignition switched
OFF)
See your dealer.
SYMPTOM: Engine starts, but runs poorly or dies when hot.
POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO
poor or inadequate fuel
flow due to clogged fuel
filter
See your dealer.
(ensure clean fuel supply)
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