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Old 11-08-2014, 07:52 AM
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I started my car this morning and . Saw the yellow engine symbol and a flash reading restricted performance.. I know I am due for an oil change. Could this be the reason? Or am I looking at big problems? Thanks in advance.
 
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You have a fault code in the system.
 
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The car has no idea how many miles or months are on the oil. Read the code and see what's what.
 
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Will do.. as soon as I get to a AutoZone.
 
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Turned out to be several misfires.. all 3 on the passenger side.. just spark plugs?
 
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More likely coils or air leak.
 
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My guess is plugs. The reasoning is that the passenger side is where the oil "pools" in the lower IMT valve housing which is the 1, 3 and 5 cylinders.
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/s...ck-pics-49214/


Could be an air leak on that banks as well.
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/s...ics-faq-52720/
 
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Originally Posted by JagV8
More likely coils or air leak.
How can I check for air leaks?
 
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Originally Posted by JagV8
More likely coils or air leak.
How would I know for sure?
 
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Hmmm
 
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If you want to know "for sure", take it to the dealer and pay for repairs. You'll "be sure" that way.
 
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