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The engine light has been on for i dont even know how long and the car is good on mileage._x000D_
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I regularly change the oil and filter every 3000 miles. Recently changed the air filter._x000D_yeah, i finally went there and got the codes._x000D_
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P0171 – system too lean._x000D_
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P1381 – Camshaft position._x000D_
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and i have one more question, on my car’s hood it says use 5W30 engine oil but my cousin says your car is old so put 10W40. I am very confused aboutQuoted From dreamer2355: _x000D_
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Is the vehicle still under warranty?_x000D_
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NoHas it had a timing belt put on it recently? Sounds like maybe the timing is off a little bit, maybe the timing jumped a little
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yeah, i finally went there and got the codes._x000D_
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P0171 – system too lean._x000D_
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P1381 – Camshaft position._x000D_
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and i have one more question, on my car’s hood it says use 5W30 engine oil but my cousin says your car isDo you have access to a scan tool that can show PID data?_x000D_
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It would be interesting to see the the lean code is there from an idle standpoint or when the engine is under a load._x000D_
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The best way to test cam sensors is with a lab scope._x000D_
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For oil viscositThat code may be an important clue as to what the problem is, I’d say getting that code would be step one.
Cam sensor problems on those engines are common, here’s a video from ScannerDanner that might help._x000D_
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUQpngRn-ag_x000D_
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As for oil stick with whats
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