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Question posted by echestner on January 31st, 2013

My Car Is Running Rough.

It is making a rattle under the hood and rocking back and forth when stopped at a stop light.  Could this be that it needs a tune up or fuel treatment?

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Owner's Manual - Page 32

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Owner's Manual - Page 49

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Owner's Manual - Page 56

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Owner's Manual - Page 67

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Owner's Manual - Page 75

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Owner's Manual - Page 107

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Owner's Manual - Page 113

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Owner's Manual - Page 132

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Owner's Manual - Page 150

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Owner's Manual - Page 154

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Owner's Manual - Page 157

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Owner's Manual - Page 158

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Owner's Manual - Page 160

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Owner's Manual - Page 175

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Owner's Manual - Page 186

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Owner's Manual - Page 214

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Owner's Manual - Page 216

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Owner's Manual - Page 269

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