Misfire consequences
Prime First
09-14-2005, 06:20 PM
What happens if a misfire goes ignored for a long period of time. Anything serious?
CarputerGuy
10-31-2005, 04:46 PM
While the missfire is happening you will pump raw fuel into the combustion chamber, which in turn will ruin the catalytic converter.
Why would you continue to drive it like this anyway.
Why would you continue to drive it like this anyway.
blk_srt
04-05-2006, 09:13 PM
damage to the cat is about the only short term consequence.
CarputerGuy
04-05-2006, 09:36 PM
damage to the cat is about the only short term consequence.
Or all that raw fuel can contaminate the oil, cause lack of lubrication in the cylinder walls, foul plugs...who knows what else.
IMO: do not drive a car for long with a missfire. unless it's a real emergency.
Or all that raw fuel can contaminate the oil, cause lack of lubrication in the cylinder walls, foul plugs...who knows what else.
IMO: do not drive a car for long with a missfire. unless it's a real emergency.
blk_srt
04-05-2006, 10:25 PM
depends on how much its missing.
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