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Old May 13, 2009 | 07:27 PM
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Ok big problem! thought the spark was good but obviously I was wrong! I took out the spark plugs a few moments ago and all of them are foul! black as they can be! and on top of my pistons is black residue! seemed there was a little water because on the middle 2 cylinders there was rust around the spark plugs and white residue on the spark plug wires when I pulled them out. So should I drop my oil pan and check for water, is this a HUGE problem?
 
Old May 15, 2009 | 09:23 PM
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Just drain the oil as you would as an oil change. Replace the oil filter and add new oil and spark plugs. The moisture build up could from your car sitting for a couple years.

If you do get it started, run some sea foam. Just google it.
 
Old May 19, 2009 | 05:54 AM
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I had the same exact symptoms when I let my grand am sit for a year. I just had to run it for about 15 minutes to 'blow out the cobwebs' per say. Would definately suggest new plugs, oil change, and either new gas or maybe just octane booster/injector cleaner.
 
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