Codes P0300 and P0128, random misfire?

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KEN L
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So, the P0452 trouble code is the fuel tank pressure sensor. As far as the freeze frame data for the O2 sensors can be at zero if the engine is misfiring, I would not concern myself with the reads until the engine is running correctly.
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Saturday, September 24th, 2022 AT 10:17 AM
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It's weird that p0452 code comes and goes. Man, I do not like to throw in the towel and take it to a mechanic but at the same time I'd hate to tear it up further driving if. Plus, I do not like just guessing and throwing money into parts. If I got a compression gauge and checked all four cylinders would that give me a better idea what the problem is? That is something I've never done before so I wouldn't even know what's good or bad, but I guess I could just look it up. Another mechanic was telling me that's what I need to do so I'm going to try that. Also, I was thinking about the coil pack. Couldn't I take it out. Hook a plug wire to each coil and plug a spark plug on the other end and look for spark just to see if the coil pack is working correctly? I do not like to just guess and go buy one without knowing that's what I need. I got lucky I was able to return the MAF sensor even though I took it out of the packaging and used it. But I don't know if I'd have the same luck with the coil pack as far as getting my money back if it turns out I didn't need it.
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Saturday, September 24th, 2022 AT 3:16 PM
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Yep, car repair can be an educated guess sometimes, but you are on the right track with a compression test and while you have the spark plugs out compare them to each other. Here is a guide that will help you do the test, you can rent a gauge from an auto parts store for cheap:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

Please follow this guide and get back to me. Please upload images of the spark plugs so I can see them.
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Sunday, September 25th, 2022 AT 12:37 PM
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Well, I decided to go ahead and buy a new coil pack and that did the trick! Car is running better than it ever has. That p0452 code (fuel tank pressure sensor) I was also able to fix just by unplugging it and cleaning it with contact cleaner. So, thank goodness no more working on that friggin car! Lol. Just wanted to let you know and wanted to thank you for all of the advice.
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Thursday, September 29th, 2022 AT 5:05 PM
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Nice work, we are here to help, please use 2CarPros anytime.
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Friday, September 30th, 2022 AT 12:14 PM
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P0133 just popped up on me today (o2 sensor slow response bank1 sensor 1). I'm hearing a whistle noise when I accelerate so I'm guessing I have a vacuum leak somewhere. Hope that's all it if. I just replaced that o2 sensor not long ago so I wouldn't think it's bad already. That engine really doesn't have a lot of vacuum lines either but I'm hoping I can get it figured out. It's always something.
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Sunday, October 2nd, 2022 AT 6:36 PM

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