This is not how a car should treat its owner.

[White_Knuckle_Tight]

Originally Posted by Chevyg1rl

That was my guess, but I'm just a girl, what do I know?

Lol, I like you, you amuse me

[AMPM1678]

yup cars are definitely like girls you gotta watch what you do with em one wrong move and you're in trouble xD

[98_Camaro]

Originally Posted by ImportImage

you still need to change out the plugs and wires.

Now that the car is acting normal when there is no condensation tells me it is electrical- most likely plugs and wires. could also be a o2 sensor starting to go out. Are you seeing any trouble codes? if so which ones- you can go to autozone and they will read the codes for free. You will have no idea what the code is- just copy it down and then come back and ask or throw the code into google and you will have your answer.

Yeah, the wires definitely need a change. They didn't replace them when we put the new spark plugs in back in May, so I guess that gets to be a father-son bonding experience since my dad didn't take it to work today.

[brandotron]

You should really be doing things like plugs and wires yourself. All it takes is a Haynes manual and patience.

[305pride]

Originally Posted by brandotron

You should really be doing things like plugs and wires yourself. All it takes is a Haynes manual and patience.

this

[305pride]

i replaced alot of things in my car with my dad, if not then with my self or my best friend. the haynes manual is useful

[oldfriend]

Originally Posted by 98_Camaro

UPDATE:
So when I took her around the block this morning, she was doing just fine. No problems idling, no bouncing, etc. Took up to 2k, then 3k RPM's, and she did just fine. My prognosis: I got something wet while I washed her last night.
Worst case scenario today: I get stranded on Beach Blvd in 85F while I wait for one of my dad's tow trucks to come pick me up.

dad dad's and more of the [old] man ,come on ,for once do something on your own, will you give your dad a break ,oak

[98_Camaro]

Originally Posted by oldfriend

dad dad's and more of the [old] man ,come on ,for once do something on your own, will you give your dad a break ,oak

Yeah, I'm probably coming off as needy, but it's not like that. He is my automotive teacher and he does have me do everything he teaches me, except for the first demonstration. He's more like an administrator. I really do appreciate him and everything he's done for me and I'm incredibly thankful to have him in my life to be there and teach me all this so I can pass it down to my son/daughter one day.
Plus, I do pay him back by buying him a Perrier every now and again and dropping it off at his work.
And now, I'm going to give him a hug.

[09'Z28]

Originally Posted by ImportImage

you can go to autozone and they will read the codes for free.

actually, Autozone doesn't read codes for free anymore, at least not around here.

[fielderLS3]

Originally Posted by 98_Camaro

UPDATE:
So when I took her around the block this morning, she was doing just fine. No problems idling, no bouncing, etc. Took up to 2k, then 3k RPM's, and she did just fine. My prognosis: I got something wet while I washed her last night.
Worst case scenario today: I get stranded on Beach Blvd in 85F while I wait for one of my dad's tow trucks to come pick me up.

When you washed it, did you start it, move it a few feet, and then shut it off while it was still running cold/rich? One of my parent's cars does that. If you start it and shut it off before it is warm, it will misfire for a couple minutes the next time it is started.

[98_Camaro]

Originally Posted by fielderLS3

When you washed it, did you start it, move it a few feet, and then shut it off while it was still running cold/rich? One of my parent's cars does that. If you start it and shut it off before it is warm, it will misfire for a couple minutes the next time it is started.

Yeah, I moved out so I had some more space to wash it, but I've done that a few times before and never had this problem. Except with the other times, it did sit a lot longer before I put it back in its place, so maybe that had something to do with it?

Originally Posted by Chevyg1rl

That was my guess, but I'm just a girl, what do I know?

Evidently a lot.

[Xanthos]

Originally Posted by brandotron

You should really be doing things like plugs and wires yourself. All it takes is a Haynes manual and patience.

Win.
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