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4.0
definitely annoying- Typical Repair Cost:
- No data
- Average Mileage:
- 149,000 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 1 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (1 reports)

engine problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
The cause of this problem could be a vacuum leak or a loss in compression, I think. I know now it's not a vacuum leak. I think the timing could be off also.
- christopher80161, Lancaster, SC, US