Well i've noticed over the last week or so, when i try to accelerate in my car, it has nowhere near the amount of power as usual. Especially at high rpm's. I just had the oil changed about 2 weeks ago, and i don't think i need anything else done to it. I don't want to mess the engine up, so please if there is any ideas u guys have to what it might be and a possible solution. My car has 51,000 miles on it. Please give me any help you can. Thanks

Aaron

 

How many miles on air filter, spark plugs&wires,coils? Any other service history you can tell us?

 

I guess you've never replaced your ignition coils. so it might be a good time to do it with new spark plugs. Coils can probably last around 15-60+ miles, depends on your driving condition. Spark plugs usually 15-30K. again depends on the condition.

Replace All 4 ignition coils and Spark plugs.

Get the set of Ignition coils from finishlineperformance.com or OnlineMazdaParts.com

Then get all 4 new spark plugs @ sparkplugs.com

You can have a local garage do the work for you, I say 50 bux tops.(For NYC)

 

May want to try a decarb procedure as well. I had my mazda dealership do this for me as I told them I was experiencing lack of power. They did it for me under warranty and my car runs better than ever. Very easy to break the tires loose and get it sideways around corners now.

 

what is the decarb procedure? The air filter was replaced when the oil was (about 2 weeks ago) the spark plugs have about 2 months on them. Not sure about the coils you guys are talking about. Could that cause the lack of power?

 

coils could definitely be the issue....check this link for the decarb procedure.....it is supposed to clean out any carbon buildup in the engine.

http://www.finishlineperformance.com....php?pageid=11

click on the first link: engine lack of power

 

well my car is just barely out of warranty, how much would this cost do u think for the coils and decarb? and how long would it take?

 

Ignition coil: (need 4) Easily relpaced yourself--the dealer will screw you on this
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...&siteid=214264

If you have the dealer do the decarb it will probably cost a few hours of labor, you'd have to call your dealer for a quote. You can do it yourself if you want too, by following that TSB. You can buy the decarb stuff from the dealer, probably 20 bucks at the most. I could be wrong, but I don't think it's that much money.

 

u can do the decarb urself, just follow my DIY

 

How hard is it to do? I'm not very good at this stuff. But my uncle has a car lot, so should i let his mechanic do it?

 

if your uncle has a shop sure just let them do it. print the TSB or my DIY out. Its very easy.

 

OK thank you very much. Do you think that really is what the problem is?

 

20 bux for parts, and I assume Labor is free (since ur uncle has a shop)

its worth a shot isnt it ?