Recent content by Mario4993

Gaskets Shot? I posted in here a little over a year ago having suspected head gasket issues. The first time I posted I was having misfires and was/still am going through a gallon of coolant every 2-3 months. Since then I've changed all the coils and pugs and the misfire problem stopped after...

That's what I thought, a huge leak. I just don't see anything. Nothing on the ground after leaving it off overnight, but I do smell coolant after driving for like 10 min+ leading me to think there is a leak. As for hard starts, now its happening maybe 2/3 times a day. Its more of a slightly...

That's what I was assuming...damn. Now I can smell the coolant after driving. I'm thinking there is possible radiator leak too. Looks like it's time to upgrade..

04 v6 se As of last last month, my check engine light came on due to a couple of hard start ups. Got it tested and the read out was a misfire on cylinder #3, so I replaced the coil and spark plug and the code cleared. Now as of 3 weeks ago I've gone through 2 1/2 gallons of coolant. Could all...

Xreas questions I'm planning on removing my xreas system from my 04 Sport Edition v6 2wd. Is the process simple, as in a pull out the old and plug in new? Is there any associated hardware I will need to purchase get it done? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks for the reply and to clarify. -Its a V6. -By struggle I mean, it tries really hard to turn on but the engine doesn't start. Then on the second or third try it fires. Typically a very hard idle for about 10-30 secs. if i give it gas there is no rough idle at all. This happens during both...

I have an 04 Sport Edition with close to 220k miles on it. I believe I'm having fuel pump issues, but not certain. The car turns over just not the engine. Also, its very hit or miss. Some days it doesn't have any issues at all and other days it struggles every time I turn it on. So my question...