JMGrey Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 First and only owner. I've been religious about maintenance the entire time I've had it. Up until this year, other than a recurrent headlamp failure, it's never had an issue. Three months ago, the head gasket failed and had to replaced, along with all of the other parts to that servicing. Since then, it's been acting strangely. The first thing that I noticed was that I was feeling slipping in the throttle when I was driving. It was usually happening on new pavement, so at first I assumed it was just oil spots but I've since noticed that the tachometer wavers a bit while I'm driving. Not much, maybe 5 - 10 RPM (estimation) and not most of the time but after the issue with the head gasket I'm not willing to risk it. I took it in and they found no obvious issues, the fuel pressure was in spec (41) and while driving it there were no codes or error lights that came on. Finally, while driving today I've noticed at the A/C fan speed is stuttering. I don't know if these issues are related or if it's just that the car is reaching EOL. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 Too many possibilities to offer good advice. If you have a gut feeling, go with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 What transmission ? Fluid could be bad in an automatic, or clutch slipping in a manual ? 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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