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Those of you who got cp replaced so far, did your engine idle smoother afterwards?

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Old 07-02-2003, 08:40 AM
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Those of you who got cp replaced so far, did your engine idle smoother afterwards?
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Default Honestly don't really notice a difference on Idling.

But power seems to be a bit more and smoother. Not sure if that is all in my head or not.
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Smoother, and more power with better mileage.
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cp? Please explain to the noob here
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I haven't noticed any difference.
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cp = coil pack
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Thanks! When should you replace it?
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when it fails. :-)
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Or when you get a recall letter.
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No preventitive maintenance?


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