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Tiny
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My car has the 3.1 v6 and it backfires in the intake when you give it gas when it is cold bad and sometimes when it is warmed up what is wrong with my car
Tuesday, November 6th, 2012 AT 1:47 AM

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Tiny
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Start with basics. When was the last time you tuned it up with plugs/wires and filters

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Tuesday, November 6th, 2012 AT 2:40 AM
Tiny
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This could be caused by a worn cam lobe.
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Tuesday, November 6th, 2012 AT 2:49 AM

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