My 1994 Ford Escort has about 118,000 miles on it. I would say it runs rather well. But little did I know that the car was totally reconstructed until I received the title. I put a full tune up on the car then after the fact I went and got a fuel system tune up done. Every since I got that done whenever I try to accelerate up a hill or from stopping at a stop light/sign it seems the engine misfires and bucks. Then every so often It won't give me any problems until I put in gas or get an oil change. Then once the car is used to the oil change and the gas it runs fine. An auto mechanic place was going to charge me $100 for a computer test to see the issue. I was told from someone else that It could most likely be the wires and spark plugs not being used to the fuel that is spitting out. When I did my tune up I never changed the wires becaused they looked "OK" to me. Can anyone elaborate on this and figure out what the problem may be? I don't mind spending money if I have to, but I don't want to spend foolishly!!! Appreciate anyone's help!!!
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18 years ago