If a car runs fine and then starts to run rough, it could indicate several potential issues. Common causes include a faulty spark plug or ignition coil, which can disrupt the engine's firing sequence, or a clogged fuel filter affecting fuel delivery. Additionally, problems with the air intake system, such as a dirty mass air flow sensor, can lead to rough idling. It's advisable to have the vehicle diagnosed by a mechanic to identify the specific issue.
try 92 octane or higher.
on newer cars with fuel injection if fuel pump sterts getting weak it could cause that happened to me
I have 200,+ miles on the car. I change the plugs and wires yet it runs rough at idle and runs smooth at crusing speed. What can i do?
it is in auto gear
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it depends on many things. if is an old car carburated and it is rough at idle, then mixture could be a factor.
what sort of fuel system? carburettor or electronic injection?
vacuum leak
Tune up
A clogged fuel filter can cause a Mitsubishi Galant to idle rough for the first 10 minutes it is running and then it runs fine after that. A fouled spark plug can also cause this issue.
I have 1998 a Lincoln town car with the same problem.. It idles rough when you start, then smooths out once it warms up and you give it gas. From what I am reading its either an oxygen sensor or you have vacume leak in one of your hoses by the manifold.
hard to say but if it runs rough & this is related you may have a leaking intake manifold or head gasket causing vacuum loss (reason for rough idle) & leaking out the antifreeze - both are expensive to repair