After an oil change the car started long cranking, we cleaned the spark plugs (recently replaced) there was matt black carbon deposit on them. After cleaning it the yellow engine light was gone and the car started immediately, but then several days after it reappeared.
What has been checked and changed:
1. Battery changed.
2. Cam shaft sensors changed (there was a dealer specific code on old reader).
3. Fuses in engine bay checked.
4. Engine filter changed.
5. Air intake from filter to engine had a crack, it was repaired.
6. Alternator reads 14.6 volts when car is running so no problem there.
7. Spark plugs cleaned several times (changed a month ago).
8. 1 ignition coil changed.
9. Valve gasket replaced.
Starter has not been checked yet (please, suggest a simple way to check it without removing it).
HPFP not checked (please, suggest a simple way to check it without removing it).
Things to consider:
Matt black coating on spark plugs (signs of what? Rich fuel air mix?)
Considering to do.
flushing engine oil with Liquid MollyEngine flush and adding engine oil additive afterwards.
Please suggest what can be done at home garage?
Thanks in advance.
NEEL
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Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023 AT 2:06 PM