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Possible fuel cut/oil problem

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costas14

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Mar 7, 2008
quincy, Massachusetts
so problem 1

When i floor it from a start after i leave a toll sometimes, it'll choke violently until i let off the gas a bit and ease into the throttle, always seems to happen when i leave a toll booth, might be a conspiracy with the mass pike, but im eyeing not enough fuel to the engine? might be time for bigger fuel injectors and a pump, since ill be puting in turbo soon

problem 2

i know im a bit overdue for an oil change, but i got plenty of oil, when i brake hard or take a turn hard the oil light pops on, when i come to a stop after hard braking it turns off, and when i straighten out the car out of a sharp turn, the oil light turns off, i have 4 quarts of mobile oil and a filter in my trunk, but im waiting till wednesday when i seal the valve cover to put in the new oil, anyone know whats the problem

also if i need new fuel injectors and a pump, or maybe bigger fuel lines? what type should i get, links would be appreciated:)
 
First of all if your low on oil DO NOT wait, if your going to put off maintenance this is not the car for you. Buy another quart and make sure you are full, I have never heard of the oil light coming on unless your low.

Second I will share my bible :) Tech Guide: 2G 4G63t Upgrades - DSMtuners
I have been going by this (Except I would suggest FMIC sooner than shown) and I have been having great luck. I know this is for a 2g but I am sure there are some on here for 1g.

Other than that all I can say is keep your profile updated with new parts, its going to help you more than you know

Third I would do a boost leak test, I had the cut out problem and also thought it was fuel untill I did a boost leak test and realized I had huge leaks, my BOV was not holding, and I was stupid and not recirculating my bov...try searching for how to do a boost leak test. Costs about 5 dollars and an hour.
 
Your profile has a N/T in it but I am assuming you have a 1G. So first thing that I would do before you start laying down ANY money for upgrades is doing some maintainence.

I highly recommend that you change your fuel filter (along with the boost leak check) b/c that is what it sounds like is the problem with your car. I have fixed a few DSM's that are acting like yours for a $15 filter. Along with the boost leak test go ahead and get a PCV because yours is probable old anyways unless recently changed. Also, unless you can verify that the timing belt/wp has been changed within service specs you would be wise to get those addressed also. So if you are clear mechanically, have good compression, and have done a thorough tune up, have fun and happy modding.
 
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