Q: After engine sets for 6+ plus hours it hardy starts
The truck turns over like it should but after overnight setting it takes multiple attempts to start. Just changed all fuel injecters and the coils n plugs are less than a year old. Fuel pump is less than 2 years old. I had a hit and miss problem with missing coolant and plugs may have have a slight green tint. Truck runs and starts great after warmed up. P 0172 is code but tail pipe is off truck.
My car has 105317 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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