I was driving to work today and I was at a red light. When the light turned green and i went to step on the gas I noticed I wasn't moving. When I realized my car shut off I put it in Park and tried to turn it back on. It took a lot longer than normal for the car to turn over and start. When it started the service engine light was on and it was all shakey and when i was driving it would hesitate alot. It was not a smooth ride untill i got it into the higher rpms. I took it home. and tried turning it on a couple minuets later and it started fine but was still shakey. It turns on fine now, and is'nt shakey really. but I still have a service engine light on and it idles really low. I have a 2003 OZ with a SRI and it is an automatic.

 

It could be that your air filter is all clogged up, and may need some cleaning. Usually using a high air compressor you can clean all the dirt and dust particles stuck in between the filters...or try replacing it with a new one to test. good luck!

 

Don't even bother trying to clean it. For how cheap a new OEM air filter is...it isn't worth the time to clean...just get a new one. Also if you are over 30k you may want to look into changing your PCV valve. Another thing is that maybe you picked up a bad tank of gas...try dumping in some fuel injector cleaner.

Hop you get it fixed man.

 

I don't have an OEM filter I have the RRM Short ram. So you think it could be clogged up? and would bad gas have anything to do with the service engine light? Thanks for everyones help so far.

 

a pcv valve will make you idle rough and could end up causing major oil leaks by forcing oil past the seals. they are only $5 max so it is worth it anyway

 

so is this something I should be able to get fixed under warrenty? would I have a problem going to Mitsu with the short ram intake?

 

you didnt put diesel in your car did you???

 

was engine really hot?, maybe it overheated a little bit, but to be honest, there are so many things that could do that, you might want someone else to check it.

 

No I used 89 from chevron

 

I don't think my engine over heated cause it was the first time i had used it for the day. I was thinking of just taking it to mitsubishi but I'm wondering if they are going to blame the intake i have on it, even though i've had it for a long time.

 

well I figured out the problem and it is that I am leaking gas.... I had a puddle under my car under my gas tanks and when I put my hand in it and smelled it, it was gas. So i'm going to take it to the dealer but am worried about getting denied because of my intake. Would that be something I'd get denied for or should it be no problem? I'm just a tad worried from some of the stories i've heard on here. Thanks

 

in no way should having an intske void your warinty at all the only way they could not fix it is to prove that your intake caused you gas tank to leak!!! i dont think thats the problem

 

Yeah I know the intake isn't the problem but I just was wondering if Mitsu was sgoing to be dumb and void it because I have the intake.

 

by law, they have to prove that your intake caused the fuel leak, and since that's not possible, you'll be fine. If for some reason they do say its voided, get it in writing of their explanation as to why they are denying you service. Do some research on here, someone posted the actual law about warranties, but i don't have to search for you now.

 

here, i decided to do some work and i did find this for you, it was posted by ciclon1, this is what he said

"Attn Mitsubishi: Any and all modifications to my vehicle are equal or higher in quality and performance to those that were provided stock. As such under Title 15 Chapter 50 of U.S. Code (aka the Magnusson-Moss Warranty Act of 1975) particularly Section 2302(c) Mitsubishi must honor the warranty as provided with the car. Any refusal of service must be accompanied by absolute proof that an aftermarket component was the cause of any failure in the OEM materials. Failure to adhere to the letter and spirit of the law will result in prompt legal action against Mitsubishi and/or their authorized dealer."