AboutAnthony Falcone Expertise I have been working with (and driving) a first generation Mitsubishi Eclipse for several years. Anything that could go wrong with an Eclipse has probably happened on mine. Fortunately, I have gained a lot of knowledge from experience in repairing these problems myself.
Experience Identifying and repairing problems in mechanical and electrical areas. Plus, I have learned many ways to enhance performance to the incredible engine Mitsubishi put in their early model Turbos.
Organizations belong to Rochester DSM club
Education/Credentials AS degree in Engineering Science
BS degree in Electrical Engineering
Expert: Anthony Falcone Date: 7/1/2008 Subject: 91 eagle talon tsi awd
Question Hello, i just picked up this car from my grandma that sold it to me for 500 bucks. It has been sitting for about a year and it starts a idles just fine. But when i try to Atlee drive it there is hard jerking back and forth do you know what this might be?
Answer Alex,
You definitely want to use premium gasoline for this car. A fuel injector cleaner will also help. If the problem continues, replace the air filter, fuel filter, PCV valve and carefully clean the throttle body and EGR valve. If it's been a while since a full engine/transmission fluid change has been done, do so. For your particular car, that include engine oil, tranmission fluid, transfer case fluid, and rear differential fluid.
For future reference, if it's been around 60,000 miles since the timing belt has been changed, I highly recommend you do so.
Good luck!
