Cylinder misfires can turn a smooth commute into a rough, fuel‑wasting slog, and they almost always leave a trail of ...

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Engine cylinders can misfire due to problems with the ignition system, the fuel system, air and compression, or sensors and ...

When the check-engine light snaps on, it is not a suggestion, it is your car’s way of saying something in the powertrain or ...

Q: I’ve been thinking about trading in my 2008 Silverado for a new truck. Just the other day my check engine light came on. I used the OBD scanner I bought to see what the code was. It said cylinder ...

I have an engine misfire in my 2012 Holden Barina. I've replaced the spark plugs, rocker cover gasket and coils. But there’s no difference and when I scan for codes doesn't give a number, but just ...

In the Last diagnostics article, we outlined how to retrieve and decipher engine diagnostics for engines running OBD-I engine management computers. OBD or On Board Diagnostics is a subsystem of the ...

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We’re obviously not talking about a jammed semi-automatic or dud ammo, but an engine misfire is fundamentally the same thing. A cylinder supposedly filled with compressed air and fuel—akin to ...

A misfire indicates there’s something wrong with what keeps a car’s combustion process going. Here’s what it could be, and how to avoid it. Every internal combustion engine, like those in a car, needs ...

I have a 1996 Ford Explorer with a 4.0-liter OHV engine. It developed a misfire on cylinder 4. It was overdue for the replacement of spark plugs and wires, and after I replaced them the problem ...