"Michael Pardee" <michaeltnull@cybertrails.com> wrote in message
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> "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
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> 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

I always turn the key and wait for the "buzzer" to go off before attempting
to start. Always use premium fuel also. Have never used injector cleaner -
have always been skeptical. Will consider though.

Thanks,
MZ



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