Seasonal Fuel Blends And Misfires (VIDEO)
Here’s what happens when your fuel does not match the weather. This video is sponsored by Standard Motor Products.
BMW Misfires Due To Winter Blend Fuels
Here’s how to cure the problem on i3 models with range extender engines.
Spotting (and Fixing) Common Causes of Engine Misfires
No matter if you’re a vehicle technician or enthusiast, if you’ve worked on a car, chances are you’ve come across an engine misfire before. They can be a real pain, but like most problems, the more you know, the better off you’ll be. From the spark plugs to the ignition coils, many different things can
VIDEO: Could Your Sockets Cause Spark Plug Misfires?
This Maintenance Minute discusses the importance of keeping spark plug sockets clean. This video is sponsored by Autolite.
VIDEO: Misfires On Vehicles With Cartridge Oil Filters
Andrew Markel goes over misfire conditions that can occur after an oil change on a vehicle with a cartridge oil filter. Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
GDI System Maintenance: Preventing Misfires & Carbon Buildup On Intake Valves
Although GDI appeared in some post-World War II two-cycle engines and in some high-end performance engines, it didn’t come into its own for passenger car use until around 2008 when high-speed computing and piezoelectric fuel injectors turned GDI into a practical reality.
Installing Spark Plugs: Avoid Misfires
The potential for inadvertently creating a misfire is very real when installing new spark plugs. I say this because I’ve diagnosed many misfires created by greasy fingerprints, broken insulators and incorrect air gaps — all caused by poor installation procedures. But nothing is as simple as installing a spark plug, right?
Mercedes-Benz: Managing Misfires, Solving Those Strange, Intermittent Engine Vibrations
Automotive Electronics Diagnostician Sergio Fernandez discusses how to solve those strange, intermittent engine vibrations on a 2003 E320, with 3.2L V6 engine and 120,000 miles. The diagnosis begins with these findings: DTC P0305, misfire on cylinder #5; and DTC P0301, misfire on cylinder #1.
New Airtex Vehicle Electronics Video Unlocks Secret to Intermittent Misfires on Dodge Caravan
The technical services team at Airtex Vehicle Electronics was recently presented with a confounding diagnostic challenge on a 2001 Dodge Caravan, and the troubleshooting process and ultimate solution have been captured in a fascinating new diagnostic video available on YouTube.
Diagnostic Solutions: Diagnosing Misfires
Although diagnosing misfires can be a tough assignment for any driveability technician, the diagnosis can be made much simpler if he understands the basics of misfire diagnosis. For example, when the first OBD II misfire monitor was first introduced in 1996, technicians were puzzled by problems with false misfire diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). Case in point, vehicles being driven on washboard dirt roads began recording false misfires.