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JOHNNYHOLMS
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i have a 95' dodge intrepid and shes acting a little funny. when i start my car it vibrates, it vibrates more when i put it in gear. As i slowly accelerate, it feels like she is trying to catch up with the speed by shifting late; there are still vibrations but it seems to get worse once i hit 45 mph. My car acts like this for a week then its fine, and so on. Please any help will be fine


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john
Sep 19, 2007 at 9:15 PM
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Sounds like an engine misfire. How many miles are on the plugs and wires?

Any codes in the computer?
Sep 20, 2007 at 4:22 AM
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all the plugs and wires have been replaced prob a year ago....i thought it may be the fuel filter?
Sep 21, 2007 at 10:13 AM
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Maybe, check the fuel pressure and make sure it's in spec.
Sep 21, 2007 at 12:10 PM
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hey paul, sorry im a beginner, how do i do that?

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john
Sep 21, 2007 at 7:56 PM
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No problem, there is a port on the fuel rail that looks like a schrader valve. You'll need to get your hands on a fuel pressure gauge and attach it there. It should be 125 psi. Just press the schrader valve to release the pressure first.


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Sep 22, 2007 at 11:19 AM
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i dont think that was the problem, she got a little better but the vibrations never really went away, it almost felt like she was a little clogged up somewhere, like she wasnt getting all that she needed....and then all of a sudden my car got it and took off, repeatedly until i got to my desired speed. i put my car in nutrural and gave her some gas and the "clogging feeling" never existed, only as i was driving. It could be a number of different things probably?


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john
Oct 8, 2007 at 12:34 AM
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I don't think this is a case for the net.I'm not sure what your'e experiencing. I don't know if this is performance issue (Misfire) that is happening. It sounds like somthing is affecting the fuel/air mix, but I don't imagine you have much in the way of testing equipment, which makes this difficult also. We can chew the fat about the possibilities, but I don't know that we can gain much ground other than guessing at some parts. I reccommend you visit a local independent shop that is capable.
Oct 8, 2007 at 6:39 PM