Code p0301, misfire cylinder 1?

2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN

177,000 MILES • 5.3L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC

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Changed all plugs and wires also the coil for cylinder 1,

have cleaned the MAF filter, throttle body, and EGR valve.

no other codes.

RPMs fluctuate erratically and the vehicle has been dying when slowing for turns or stopping at lights etc...

Sep 11, 2023 at 4:23 AM

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It sounds like you have low compression in the #1 cylinder but to be sure please go over this guide:

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

Please go over this guide and get back to us.

Sep 12, 2023 at 3:36 AM

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Checked compression in cylinder 1 and 2. cylinder 1 registered at 90 PSI, cylinder 2 registered at 150 PSI, did a second test and there was 0 compression in cylinder 1. cylinder 2 spark plug was covered with carbon soot when i took it out. cylinder 1 spark plug looks fine. smells gassy though.

Sep 13, 2023 at 9:48 AM

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Yep, you have found the problem, it sounds like the intake valve is leaking or damaged. I would remove the cylinder head for inspection. Check out the images (below). Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem so we can see what's going on.

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