I have a number one piston misfire. Is it possible to drive the car about 60 miles.

Tiny
JWBOATRIGHT
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  • 2003 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
  • 156,000 MILES
I have had a diagnostics test and I came back "number one piston misfire". Am I able to still drive the car for approx. 60 miles?
Sunday, March 4th, 2012 AT 10:09 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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You can try, but it won't run very good. It may also overheat. If it is a dead miss, too much fuel may get into the exhaust system and damage the catalytic converter. If it was mine, I wouldn't try it.
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Sunday, March 4th, 2012 AT 10:47 PM

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