Q: Sometimes in the mornings my car wont start. The Engine cranks but wont start. But if it starts i, it stays ok the rest of the day
Some days in the mornings my car won't start. The engine cranks but wont start. Then in the afternoon it starts and it stays ok the rest of the day. This problem started one day with rainy morning. I got a new battery. The starter and alternator test come ok. I am thinking of getting new spark plugs and new valve cover gasket. I saw some oil on the spark plugs which leads me to believe that I need new valve cover gasket. Do I need anew fuel injector as well? Would changing spark plug wires help? How about tune up? I'd really appreciate some help here. Thanks, Vivek.
My car has 166000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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