Engine misfire

2006 KIA OPTIMA
162,245 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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LYNNIEBROWN
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In park or at a light the car is vibrating and misfiring. The spark plugs coil packs and fuel injectors has been changed the check engine light came on for forty five minutes giving a p0301 code and then it went off. What would cause my car's engine to misfire?
Oct 10, 2017 at 9:16 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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The code is for a cylinder one misfire, so we know whee to start looking, first thing to do is check for a vacuum leak around that cylinder and do a compression test as well. If you spray a little brake clean around the inlet gasket while running if there is a leak the revs will alter, or you can listen for a whistle with a length of small hose. both methods work well, re-post for further assistance if required.
Oct 10, 2017 at 3:07 PM
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RENEE L
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Hi LYNNIEBROWN,

If you decide to conduct the compression test yourself here is a link to an article from our site with written step by step instructions, with pictures and video to guide you:

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

If you have any questions or need further advice please reply to your post and one of experts will be happy to help you.

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