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EOWEN1
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2001 KIA OPTIMA
4 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
PO 300 Random Multiple cylinder misfire. What causes this?
Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011 AT 7:51 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Misfiring can be due to faulty spark plugs and/or related components, low fuel pressure, low engine compression and bad fuel.
When was a tune-up last performed?
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Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011 AT 8:48 PM
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Thanks. We'll change the spark plugs and go there from there
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Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011 AT 10:06 PM
KHLOW2008
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You're welcome.
Good luck and have a nice day.
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