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sputtering at start up

Discussion in '4 Cylinder' started by crosscheckpat, Oct 16, 2009.

  1. Oct 16, 2009 at 10:46 PM
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    crosscheckpat

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    crosscheckpat [OP] New Member

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    ok ,havin a problem w/ my 96 tacoma 4 cyl..when starting the motor starts and misses or sputters like a plug wire was off .however when i rev the motor the problem stops and motor runs fine till the next time its started.ok now here is the thing ...this issue started when i used a can of some cheap dollar store octane boost.im hoping its just a filter issue ....any ideas guys?:(
     
    crosscheckpat, Oct 16, 2009
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  2. Oct 16, 2009 at 10:57 PM
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    Dollar Store octane boost? Prolly just put a pint of far east river water in your tank. It'll pass.

    Top off your tank with some good gas.
     
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