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RIKKETTY
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2013 KIA RIO
1.4L
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
50,000 MILES
Engine misfiring when cold.
Friday, May 4th, 2018 AT 6:17 PM
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KEN L
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Mainly three things can cause a cold misfire. A vacuum leak.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge
The engine needs a tune up.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-tune-up-a-car-engine
Or you have a engine coolant temperature sensor that is giving you problems.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/coolant-temperature-sensor-cts-replacement
Please run down these guides and diagrams and report back.
Cheers, Ken
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