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dannymccann

posted on 26th Sep 07 at 18:18

will be doing it at the weekend when i get to see it. Ive also been reading the zetec engine benefits from 5/30 oil and that tests using 10/40 oil have shown similar symptoms to mine so ill be seeing what the mechanic says on saturday about that


BarnshaW

posted on 26th Sep 07 at 18:12

clean filters and check for any air leaks?


dannymccann

posted on 26th Sep 07 at 18:09

Read a few pages off Google. The main line of thought for a lumpy and erratic idle (between 500 and 1500RPM) is the ICV is sticking. Anyone else care to give an opinion? Its going in for an oil change at the weekend, doubtful that will cure it but needs doing regardless :)