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No power. Bad gas?

Old Oct 5, 2011 | 10:46 AM
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No power. Bad gas?

Ok,

Just drove to upstate NY from Pittsburgh 40,000 on my 04, nice ride, filled up at station on way back home. I immediatley noticed hesitation and intermittent sputtering. Now I have a big lack of power, very rough through all gears and stalling at stops. Any thoughts? Bad gas? Faulty fuel filter? Thanks.
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Old Oct 5, 2011 | 12:08 PM
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a bit more info is needed. What gas did you use? What do you usually use? Have you noticed any issues before? When was your last service?
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Old Oct 5, 2011 | 12:51 PM
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coils
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Old Oct 5, 2011 | 03:00 PM
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Check engine light? Go get your codes read.
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Old Oct 5, 2011 | 11:36 PM
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Low compression?
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 08:11 AM
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Ok, on further reading on this site I've come to the conclusion (maybe incorrectly) that my coils could be fouled up! I guess this is kinda common. Yes, the cel has been flashing, obviously some kind of mis-fire. Soooo, I've gone ahead and ordered wires and ignition coils. I changed the plugs last year after a flooding issue. Grrr! Wires arrived on Friday, hopefully the coils get here today. I will update as soon as soon as I get them and throw them on. Thanks for the input guys.
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