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Old Feb 22, 2016 | 07:40 PM
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I have a 2003 f150 xlt 4.6 liter. Seems to have a hard time starting after running a while. Doesn't seem to happen first time of use. Any ideas?
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Old Feb 22, 2016 | 07:57 PM
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Probably leaking injectors. They dribble and flood the engine.
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Old Feb 22, 2016 | 08:02 PM
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U don't think it needs a tune up?
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Old Feb 24, 2016 | 12:29 AM
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Hard starting when warm is the typical symptom of dripping injectors. The next time you think its going to happen, push the throttle down 1/3 to 1/2 way and see if it starts faster. If so, you have your culprit.
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Old Feb 24, 2016 | 11:56 PM
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I'll give it a try. Thanks
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