What can cause your engine to misfire?

2006 NISSAN TIIDA
13,000 MILES
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NIKESHA
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When driving the car feels as though its loosing power and its not idling properly.
Sep 19, 2012 at 7:08 PM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

Misfires can be caused by fouled or worn out spark plugs, low compression or a clogged fuel injector. Here are a couple guides to get us started.

We should scan the engine first.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

check this guide out

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-misfires-or-runs-rough

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
Oct 21, 2017 at 3:40 PM
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