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What causes poor idle and misfiring?

Updated: 8/21/2019
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Could be,worn spark plugs,

bad spark plug wires,

vacuum leak,

contaminated fuel (water),

faulty fuel pump,

faulty fuel pressure regulator,

faulty fuel injector(s),

more info such as the year, make, model and engine would help.


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