Very rough idle and difficulty cranking.

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Old Oct 23, 2015 | 06:09 PM
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Very rough idle and difficulty cranking.

Car was running at normal temp and when I got home and checked the mail my car started idling really bad. Jumping all over the place. Parked it for a minute and when I went to crank it back up it took about 3-4 seconds to crank. Just replaced spark plugs roughly 3 weeks ago (with the correct ones) and changed oil over a week ago. No check engine light is coming on and I have no clue what to do. Everything looks fine but car is running bad. Just filled up 2 nights ago and have been getting normal gas mileage so I don't think it's bad gas but I could be wrong. I'm about to lose my mind lol
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Old Oct 23, 2015 | 06:12 PM
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what kind of gas you use? regular or premium? also check for EGR valve has carbon deposit in it. Your symptom looks like carbon has block the EGR valve housing.
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Old Oct 23, 2015 | 06:28 PM
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I've used premium since I've had the car. I'll check the EGR.
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Old Oct 23, 2015 | 06:39 PM
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here is the pic.





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Old Oct 23, 2015 | 06:58 PM
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What's the best thing to clean it with?
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Old Oct 23, 2015 | 11:30 PM
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Carb cleaner or brakes cleaner will do the job.
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