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I'd be checking to make sure that the oil pump was not the problem before I tried to replace it.
How many KM/miles on the engine?
Regular maintenance?
Burning oil?
There is no reason you cannot go 6000 miles between oil changes. I have a Ford explorer with 250000 miles and I changed the oil every 10000 miles. I never had any engine trouble - it is still running very well.
sounds like EGR valve and sensor this controls idle speed when at a stop. the po171 is a burn lean or rich code need to know what bank 1 or 2. also check for a vacuum leak from one of the hoses.
No, none whatsoever. Just drain the oil, oil the filter gasket, and install a new quality filter such as Motorcraft, Bosch, or Purolator. Pour in the correct amount of the correct weight oil and you are done.
A bad MAF (mass air flow) sensor can cause this issue. If you know what you are looking for, unplug the sensor and see if the car runs better. If it does then the sensor is bad.
Worn oil pump or cam brgs. Noticed the oil change, what about the oil filter?The oil filter has a bypass in it that will allow unfiltered oil to get past the oil filter if it plugs up. What is your mileage now and how was your maintenance habits? Good Luck. Remember, your cam brgs are the first point of resistance that control your oil pressure, not your rods or mains
remove the "dog bone" engine mount. then the 2 upper 10mm bolts on the timing belt cover. this will allow you to pull the harness out of the way to remove the cover
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