It takes me about 4 tries to get it to start

Tiny
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  • 1991 ACURA INTEGRA
  • 299,000 MILES
When I try to start my car half the time it starts fine but the other half it turns over but won't start. It takes me about 4 tries to get it to start, usually while pumping the gas a bit. Is this the fuel pump? What else could be wrong?
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Wednesday, October 17th, 2012 AT 12:14 AM

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Tiny
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Hello,

It sounds like you might have worn igniting components.
Possibly worn spark plugs, distributor cap, rotor etc.
Inspect the spark plugs for ware and gap. It should be gapped at 0.039-0.043 in. (1.0-1.1 mm).
Check for carbon build up on the plugs, also look for oil fouling. Dirty plugs will be inefficient to start the vehicle.
If it has not been done in a while, might be a good idea to do a tune up.
A basic tune includes; changing the oil, air filter, fuel filter, spark plugs, wires, distributor cap, rotor. Also cleaning out the throttle body.

Here is a helpful tune up guide:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-tune-up-a-car-engine

I have attached diagrams for your reference.

Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you.
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