Q: Runs rough misfires temp stays at about first mark on gauge so low.runs rich cam over retarded.oil pressure gauge always at middle

asked by on April 01, 2017

runs rough and rich idles ok until about ten min into it then starts to die have to hold peddle to the floor and then hesitates before getting enough power to move temp gauge doesnt hardly ever reach above first 1/4 mark coated new 02 sensors with carbon after running less than a hour ive changed spark plugs twice a couple coil packs all coils and boots map sensor all 02 sensors cleaned all carbon build up out of throttle body drained computer and ran for 15 min to relearn idle and fule trims changed fule filter whats next?

My car has 144000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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