Rough Start-up.. Loosing power??

[Track89]

This all started after i changed the oil last week. Put in Valvoline 20w50 synthetic blend. Usually it takes 3-6 cranks to start up but lately.. at least once or twice a day it will turn over real slow, i let it sit for a min and then give it some gas and it'll kick over.

I'm thinking I'm loosing power b/c every time i start it up my Radio presets are gone and the Clock/OBC are reset. Any idea's??

[jlevie]

That could be:

A poor primary power or ground connection
A bad battery
A bad alternator

Make sure that the battery connections and the engine to body ground connection is clean and tight. Then take the car to an auto parts house (Advance, Auto Zone, etc) and have the battery and charging system tested.

[Track89]

That could be:

A poor primary power or ground connection
A bad battery
A bad alternator

Make sure that the battery connections and the engine to body ground connection is clean and tight. Then take the car to an auto parts house (Advance, Auto Zone, etc) and have the battery and charging system tested.

Nice, hopefully it's something simple like you said. Are the Alternators relatively easy to swap?