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Engine Mechanical

Engine symptom table from the 1990 USDM TSRM.

Engine temperature is too high or overheating.

Starter does not crank normally.

Starter cranks but engine is difficult to start or does not start.

Rough idle, stalling or misfire symptoms.

Hesitation or poor acceleration.

Engine continues to run after key-off.

After-fire during deceleration.

After-fire all the time.

Backfire symptoms.

Engine uses too much oil.

Higher than expected fuel consumption.

Odor from exhaust/engine operation.