hutch85 Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 02 Legacy L Wagon 5MT. I have been experiencing some shudder,hesitation,lack of power, indecisive, inconsistent, etc behavior recently. I notice it most when I am holding a speed, more noticeable at lower speed. It feels like the engine will suddenly pull a little bit or shudder. I am mechanically challenged in most respects so simple answers are best. Thanks for any help. Oil has been changed regularly, all maintenance is up to date. Only new thing is a bottle of fuel additive that was in my last tank of gas. New tank of gas now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutch85 Posted July 22, 2006 Author Share Posted July 22, 2006 Also 88.500 miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotshot Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 Replaced the plugs and wires recently? Solved a similar problem for me a while back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutch85 Posted July 22, 2006 Author Share Posted July 22, 2006 Not sure when they were changed. Not real recently as far as I know. Is this something that would be fairly easy for me to fix. DIY for a noob? Cost? Thanks for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
operose Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 changing plugs and wires is pretty easy... open the hood and follow the spark plug wires... you'll find the spark plugs remove those, and put in new ones being careful not to cross-thread the new ones as you install them plug wires should "pop" off at both ends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hohieu Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 I guess you should start with the easy maintenance items before moving on to more expensive stuff: Did you use OEM plug wires? How about your fuel filter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setright Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 Plug wires are a cinch. Plugs themselves a little harder - and they require an experienced hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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