"MZ" <martinzed@ NOSPAM gmail.com> wrote in message
news:4665cb09$0$4060$9a566e8b@news.aliant.net...
>I have a '98 2.5 TL with 70k. Lately I have to turn the key longer for it
>to start - about twice to three times as long as when new. It still starts
>fine everytime, but I'm concerned this may wear the starter. Any thoughts?
> Tks,
> MZ
>
>

Try cranking for about half a second, letting the switch rest in the "run"
position for a few seconds, then starting. If the engine starts right away,
the fuel rail pressure is probably bleeding off.

If not that, do the usual tune-up things. Replace distributor cap, rotor and
plug wires with OEM parts if they are original, and replace the plugs
(ditto) with NGK plugs or OEM plugs. If you are not using top tier gasoline
regularly, a bottle of injector cleaner (most people favor Techron) in the
tank is in order. Make things right first, then troubleshoot.

Mike