3.1

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
45,000 miles

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problem #2

Nov 102008

Regal

  • 90,000 miles
Vehicle back fire through the intake and smoke rolls out from under the hood when trying to start the vehicle, normally start good after sitting over night, but go to start it again it will back fire or the engine idle is very erratic before it will smooth out. I replace spark plug, spark plug wires, cam sensor, PCV valve, fuel filter check battery connection.

- Newhall, IA, USA

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problem #1

Jul 011997

Regal

  • miles
Twice when vehicle was parked facing downhill the vehicle could not be started the following morining, when the fuel tank is less than 1/4 full.

- North Vancouber Bc, 00, USA

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