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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 03:39 PM
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I found out today that my 03 pristine car has #4 and #6 cylinders down. The car only has 5400 milkes on it. Anyone have this problem?
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 04:02 PM
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I'm guessing folks are probably going to need more info to help you out. How did you come about this info. Did your mechanic run some type of diagnostic to tell you this? Could it be bad coil pack(s), plugs, broken valve spring something else? What other information were you given or what did you find out for yourself?
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 04:11 PM
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What are the readings on all 8 cylinders?
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 04:16 PM
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Don't know but my mechanic said 4&6 had about 20 and was going to the crank case as soon as it went in.
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 04:28 PM
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I'd bet on stuck valves.
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 04:49 PM
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Thats what happens when you don't drive cars. You gotta take it out for a spin at least once a week and keep the revs above 3k rpms for a while to keep that engine healthy!
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 05:20 PM
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Head gasket?
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