fullboogie
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I've noticed that my '08 V6 has often idled a little rough, I'd even say it feels like a periodic misfire, for some time now. After some searching on here, I read that some people have trouble with Autolites, so I pulled a plug this weekend to see if I had installed Autolites a few months ago (couldn't remember what brand I installed - sure enough, Autolites). While I had the engine cover off, I also decided to pull the MAF sensor and give it a good cleaning. I also noticed a good bit of carbon buildup in the TB around the throttle blade, so I cleaned that too.
Engine purrs like a kitten now, even without having changed the plugs. It really did make a lot of difference, so it was worth the 30 minutes of work. I plan to do the math after the next few fill ups to see if MPG improved a smidgen, but I don't really care about that.
In any case, maybe this will help anyone who is experiencing a rough idle. It's a quick and free bit of maintenance that may help out.
Engine purrs like a kitten now, even without having changed the plugs. It really did make a lot of difference, so it was worth the 30 minutes of work. I plan to do the math after the next few fill ups to see if MPG improved a smidgen, but I don't really care about that.
In any case, maybe this will help anyone who is experiencing a rough idle. It's a quick and free bit of maintenance that may help out.
