juliemaxine

My original post shows all the codes and symptoms and what we've done so far. My update was to show that we'd replaced the plugs and plug wires again with no change. We replaced the coil before we did the plugs/wires with a better brand.

Plugs, wires and fuel filter replaced. No change, except maybe missing worse. We're going to remove a plug, blow some air in it, and see if fluid comes out. Hubby said no fluid was on the plugs when he changed them, but we're stuck at this point. And we can't find a coolant leak anywhere but still losing coolant. Starting to overheat slightly now also. Are we on the right path? Thanks.

Thanks everyone. We will probably change plugs and plug wires this weekend, weather permitting. Will let you know!

We were hoping it would last that long also. We're looking for the coolant leak today. The last nice day for awhile. I have what is probably a silly question, if the miss problem is caused by the plugs and wires, why does it only show 3 & 4? Why not all of them? We are planning on changing them, and the fuel filter, I am just curious.

Air filter recently. Fuel filter, not since we've had it. Over a year for sure. Where is the fuel filter? Is it difficult? Thanks!

I should clarify, there was a period of time between the oil change and alternator replacement.

I am the computer person, but not so much the car person. Hubby will be helping me in that department. 1995 Subaru Legacy Wagon, I think 2.2L but not positive. 160,000 miles. This has all happened in the last 3-4 months I believe. Oil change at a Jiffy Lube or similar in December, antifreeze was low. Car was dead, took to shop and they replaced the alternator with a new alternator. Shortly after, CEL came on and started running rough. Shop said mice chewed on plug wires. Replaced plug wires and plugs. Not sure what brand on those. CEL still coming on, and blinking sometimes. Took back to shop, said 1 plug wire damaged again, just repaired the wire. 2 days ago, ran car cold (in 40 degree weather). On a steep hill shortly after start, lost power and stalled. Gas tank full. Restarted and got to bottom of hill before it died again. Waited a couple minutes, restarted and ran ok but still slightly rough for the next 2 days, plus I think a slight loss of power. Hubby replaced coil. Antifreeze was low again. But no antifreeze in the oil, he says. Just had the code checked, misfire in 3 & 4, which I think has been the code every time. Running basically the same after the coil replacement. I know it's an old car and to expect some of this stuff, but don't want to pour a lot more money into it if it's not going to help. Any suggestions for the next think to check?