can anyone tell me...

[Djaries]

headin home from work last night and my 02 p5 bogged a bit while acceleratin. i was in 5th gear and goin around 130k when i stepped it it bogged like it was out of gas. i have about 60k on her maybe its time for new plugs? if anyone cal tell me if this is normal of dirty plugs please! i havent done em yet i just got her a couple months ago. any insight greatly appreciated.

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[Diehonda]

did it throw a CEL?

 

[Djaries]

What is a CEL im sorry im a newb to this

 

[falsedawn]

Check Engine Light

Was it a misfire possibly? Might be dirty plugs or a bit of crud in your gas.
Changing plugs is cheap and easy, so no excuse not to do it.
Might be worth trying some intake system cleaner, too. Seafoam seems highly regarded.
Unless it starts doing it regularly, I wouldn't worry too much.

 

[Protephile]

If you've got 60k on your car and have never changed the plugs, well, I'd start there.
Welcome and PLEASE don't double-post.

 

[RaiderMS3]

I know the next thread will be what plugs to get. NGK V Power like OEM. They are the best. I have tried em all, stick with what works!

 

[Djaries]

Hey thanks everyone, I will change my plugs to ngk v-pwr and try a fresh tank of gas with some fuel injector cleaner. Sorry for the double post. thanks again~!

 

[aMaff]

If you've got 60k on your car and have never changed the plugs, well, I'd start there.
Welcome and PLEASE don't double-post.

Everything that he said ^^^ lol. Welcome to the forums. And I'll reiterate what every1 else said. NGK V-Power plugs are all u'll need. And you should change them every 30K, but it's probably not a bad idea to do it sooner (15-20K), seeing as they're only 10-ish buxx for a set.

 

[RaiderMS3]

The pugs are each. You may have to wiggle and tug the wires off the plugs, but should be smooth after that. I have done fuel treatments, this is the only one that really works imo.

 

[Diehonda]

The pugs are each. You may have to wiggle and tug the wires off the plugs, but should be smooth after that. I have done fuel treatments, this is the only one that really works imo.

Seafoam rocks. The applications are amazing.

 

[Tasty]

I second the Seafoam. Great stuff. If you suck it up through the brake booster line be prepared for some serious smoke. 1/3 in the brake booster, 1/3 in the gas tank, 1/3 in the crank case. I hear some say if you put it in the crank case to change the oil shortly thereafter.

 

[RaiderMS3]

oh yeah, the cool black oud of death! I forgot about that. Traitorhound and I did the Seafoam in a parking lot late one night, and we heard sirens right as the black cloud floated toward a shopping center. We ended up taking off, and leaving a black cloud behind us. It was so funny!

I got another can, and am gonna do it this weekend when I change my oil.

 

[paranoidxe]

Yeah you are supposed to change your oil after you use Seafoam, I mean after all not all the grime are going to burn out through your exhaust...a lot of grime will go in the oil.

Yes dirty plugs can cause what you describe Djar, I'd change them..you are definitely overdue even if that isn't the problem.

 

[RaiderMS3]

Good point about Seafoam, I will do it tomorrow or Saturday, change on Sunday. fun!

 

[aMaff]

I second the Seafoam. Great stuff. If you suck it up through the brake booster line be prepared for some serious smoke. 1/3 in the brake booster, 1/3 in the gas tank, 1/3 in the crank case. I hear some say if you put it in the crank case to change the oil shortly thereafter.

Can some1 take a pic pointing out the brake booster line (sorry, b00n ) and which side we're supposed to unhook. Thanks.

 

[RaiderMS3]

passenger side of engine compartment, the round thing with the black hose ove rthe top that plugs down into it. That is what I used. Have one person hold it in the can, another to keep the rpms around 2500 until 1/2 can is gone. then turn off motor, let sit 5 minutes, fire it up, let it smoke, done. Do it away from neighbors.

 

[Djaries]

damn u guys are all so helpfull! so this seafoam stuff can be aquired at like lordco?

 

[falsedawn]

Hurrah - finally got rid of my red feedback blob
Cheers Diehonda! (thumb)

Maybe I'll get round to uploading an avatar to celebrate at some point.

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[RaiderMS3]

damn u guys are all so helpfull! so this seafoam stuff can be aquired at like lordco?

if lordco is an auto parts place, yes.

 

[Diehonda]

not all auto parts store carry them. Here only bumper to bumper and NAPA carries it.

http://www.seafoamsales.com/motorTuneUpTechGas.htm