Oh man dont take it to the shop, im sure its something very minor. Just vag it, try new plugs etc

 

Well, it doesnt cost me anything to take it to the shop, i work there, and can scan and do it all there. Im really thinking plugs, because its missing bad, and it all makes sense. I just didnt think i would foul these that quick. The brk7es are fouling like crazy.

 

Remove the plugs and read them (color).

 

How suddenly did it happen? I guess if the shop is free, why not... but yeah, I definately wouldn't get all worried when you haven't even vag'ed it

 

i was going through plugs everytime i cold started the car. If i wanted to drive it in the morning i had to change the plugs. the plugs can be fouled very quickly, prolly about 10seconds in my case. If the shops free then go for it! if u scan it u will even know which plugs are bad

 

Yeah, I guess what I meant when I asked how suddenly, was sort of only part of a bigger question... Clearly plugs can foul very, very quickly... but, if he's made no changes to the car in 15K miles, and this happened all of a sudden, the plugs wouldn't be the issue... even if they were fouled, something else must have caused it.

Know what I mean? My old POS talon's plugs and wires fouled... but it happened somewhat gradually, over the course of a week or so. I guess once one plug is bad, that is a big deal, especially on a 4 cyl.

 

i had the same prob as tom i have a grave yard of plugs on my garage floor...lol. it was by the fueling and yes id drive maybe 5-10 miles and they were shot.