tune up

2000 MITSUBISHI GALANT
6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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APH3AT
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I changed my spark plugs and spark plug wires. Now my car only runs if im continuesly pushing the gas it's very rough? I believe i plugged them all in the right spot because i did one by one. the car is a 2000 mitsubishi galant v6... please help!!!
Nov 24, 2010 at 6:43 PM
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ERNEST CLARK
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So your car ran perfectly before the tune-up? Did you install the dielectric grease around the spark plug insulators? Are you sure the wires were replace in the same order?
Nov 24, 2010 at 6:56 PM
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Yes it did run before the tune up but it needed a tune up. No I didnt use the grease. I believe that i did put them in the correct spot beacause i did them 1 by 1? I checked the front spark plugs there easier 2 get 2. they weren't in crooked or anything. what could it be?
Nov 24, 2010 at 7:12 PM
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ERNEST CLARK
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First try adding the grease to each plugs insulator. And make sure all wires are seated correctly on the plug.

If the same problem, check coils, then MAF/MAP and TPS sensor. Also, make sure you don't have any exhaust restrictions (plugged cat), though I doubt this is your problem, I've seen partially blocked cats cause problems at high engine speeds/loads. But if you can rev your engine high while in park, I doubt the cat is clogged.
Nov 24, 2010 at 7:25 PM