Q: After changing plugs and coils car runs worse
A lot of engine vibration . Loss of power while driving . Very rough at idle . No acceleration , with pedal to floor . Codes reset with scanner but come right back with same codes
My car has 150000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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