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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 06:01 PM
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I want to do something....
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Buddy Jesus
Ok, so today I drove to carlsbad (my dad's house) and my mpg was pretty shitty. I bought some maf cleaner from pep boys and cleaned out my maf really well. I drove back and used half the gas I used to get there. +1 for maf cleaning. However. I had a solid cel light before from the midpipe, Once I cleaned the maf and put it on while driving back the cel light flashed then turned solid again. What does that mean?
When the CEL flashes it can mean that two things are wrong or you got a misfire.
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 06:16 PM
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Well, I had a large amount of smoke come out from the exhaust..so I guess a misfire? I can't get the code pulled today..since its sunday..
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 06:25 PM
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I think I just broke my maf sensor by cleaning it with maf cleaner. WTF.
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 06:36 PM
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Your car won't be able to stay at idle if your MAF is broken. Hell, it shouldn't even turn on period.
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 06:42 PM
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The ms8 runs without the MAF.
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 07:18 PM
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no, maf is still good, idle is smooth as silk. Might have been a misfire, who knows.
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 07:31 PM
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^True dat but not the 8. Buddy Jesus I'm with Ren, bad coil(s).
Pic of the spray can seafoam


I lost the tube you put in the head lol but you can use the one that are on wd40 cans
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 08:04 PM
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ha guis i got a free oil catch can from my friend he hooked it up cause hes good friends with the owner of godspeed
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 08:08 PM
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Go saints!!!!
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 08:10 PM
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deep creep is different from regular seafoam I think.
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 08:11 PM
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can anyone link me some cheap coils? I'm trying to find the best price. I finally got enough money for a new pair.
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 08:13 PM
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motgomery mazda has em for like 125 shipped thats were nikko and dozer got theirs
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 08:14 PM
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thanks mike. Nervous about Tuesday?
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 08:17 PM
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not really only thing imma dread is general anesthesia that **** makes me throw up alot
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 08:21 PM
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that sucks.

But..um, is there like a special or something cuz..

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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 08:23 PM
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**** it seems like their price went up its still fair, im saving u for my bhr ignition kit lol only 485 i think :]
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 08:35 PM
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I want the bhr system =[ If I work and don't spend money next week I can get it.
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 08:36 PM
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im getting their ignition new plugs aand doing seafoam all in one day wohooo soon
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 08:41 PM
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damn
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 08:44 PM
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i want my cobb too so i think imma make wheels wait for things that really matter
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 08:46 PM
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like prostitutes?
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 08:49 PM
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no the cobb
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 09:20 PM
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Saints won!!!! Sweeet!
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 09:54 PM
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Mike you lucky bastard with your free catch can
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