showing codes po171 bank 1 too lean

2003 GMC SIERRA
240,000 MILES
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RICHARD1983
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03 gmc sierra 5.3, po300 random/multiple misfire , pulled plugs and drivers side plugs are black like theyre not firing, passenger side plugs were tan. if drivers side is not firing due to o2 sensor can i change both o2 on driver side to fix issue.

if bank 1 too lean and drivers side plugs not firing, can i change both o2 sensors on drivers side to fix issue??
Jun 21, 2012 at 5:22 PM
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KHLOW2008
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If the plugs are not firing, the O2 sensor would not help. You need to find out what is causing the non firing. It could be something else that is wrong.
Jun 21, 2012 at 5:45 PM
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