96 Tracker runs like crap

[fixkick]

A 96 should be OBDII

In my opinion, Seafoam and similar products are snake oil. http://www.sueschauls.com/Seafoam_motor_treatment.pdf
IPA is Isopropyl alcohol

I you have paid lot of money to mechanics who can't solve the problem, you need to drop them
and go to a competent mechanic.

Throwing new parts at a car in the hopes of solving a problem is never the way to go,
run tests to pinpoint the problem. If you have the tools, most answers can be found here in the
repair pages or forum.

x2 snake oil, as seen on TV
sorry i mixed 2 posts, but the words still work grab the other OBD tool. (marked OBD2 not 1)
the OBD2 tool will not tell you the engine is bad.
i has more monitors yes.
but all basic engine tests are the same, spark timing, done the same way, and compression, and vacuum tests
its the same engine,
the OBD2 adds a CKP sensor and 2 more O2 sensor.

x2 fire him, if he cant fix it ,the find another.
most will not ever read a web post, you hand them they get all in huff, and run off, even with facts.
like that 17mm bolt loose, and timing freeze steps.
and the very very very queer EGR system same as a 1992 Corolla, in fact the vacuum modulator is identical.

one gal here, her mech, says his $15,000.00 scan too CAN SCAN ANY CAR EVEN A 91, OOPS CANT. YES 96. UP.
they wont listen to facts like that. then blunder about, and say that give up and $500 bill for no change.
One gal here gone to 10 shops ,not one can calibrate the TPS, even with the SUZ page in their hand.
sad... and she gets 15mpg due to that.

again, owner, is the CEL glowing key on, then goes out running
all owners can do that, simple tests.
no no
yes, yes
yes,no (oops its got error codes called DTCs' even P0300s for random misfire... or lots more, be a shame to miss those.
most good shop will scan it and print out the errors. for zero cost.
for good customer relationship,

good luck. sorry for my 92 FOPAH.