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Doubtful. Bad spark plugs would give you a rough idle, hesitation and poor performance. And they may also give you a P0300 code for random misfire.
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Does bad spark plugs give you a rough idle?
Yes. Bad spark plugs, bad spark plug wires and a bad distributor cap are the common causes of rough idling. If it has been a while since you changed these components, do so.
Does bad spark plugs give you rough idle?
Bad spark plugs can indeed cause an engine to idle rough. If any of the spark plugs are misfiring or are not producing enough of a spark to ignite the fuel, then not only will the engine idle roughly, it will alwso waste gas. If may seem as though it is running fine when you are driving however, you still may be wasting gas and your pickup may not be as fast as it should.
Will bad spark plugs cause an engine to burn oil?
No, but burning oil will give you bad spark plugs.
What causes a bad idle on 50 hp outboard engine?
carburetor or spark plugs
Why does '87 Honda accord not idle steady and diesel when shut off carb adjustment how?
diesling is caused by bad spark plugs replace spark plugs
What effects can bad spark plugs have on your vehicle?
Bad spark plugs can have a variety of effects on the performance of your car's engine. Signs of bad spark plugs include a rough idle, engine hesitation, hard starting, check engine light illuminated with a DTC P0300 and reduced engine power.
Why would a 2002 Kia Spectra idle rough in drive?
There are several things that can cause your 2002 Kia to idle rough. The most common cause will be bad spark plugs or a bad spark plug wire.
What causes rough idle on 1995 Tahoe after changing spark plugs?
they could be bad spark plugs as in not a very good brand. or maybe you didn't put the wires back on the right spark plug.
What are symptoms of bad spark plugs?
Poor fuel miliage, rough idle, no start, poor acceleration, stalling.
Have a idle problem with a 98 windstar 3.8idles good when cold idles rough and stalls when warm works fine when driving?
The most common reason for a vehicle to run rough when it is cold is bad spark plugs or bad spark plug wires. Change the spark plugs and spark plug wires.
What happens to your car when spark plugs go bad?
Fuel milage and performance will drop. The car may "stutter" and will not idle or run smoothly. If the plugs get bad enough. The car won't be drivable.
What may cause a 1996 Ford Escort LX to idle rough and that has stalled a few times while reversing?
The most common cause of a 1996 Ford Escort to idle rough is bad spark plugs or bad spark plug wires. A plugged air filter will also cause it to idle rough.
