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What kind of permanent damage could be caused by a poorly tuned or misfiring engine?
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∙ 12y ago
You can permanently damage the catalytic converter (if fitted) which can be costly to replace.
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∙ 12y ago
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A misfiring or very poorly tuned engine COULD cause permanent damage to?
The catalytic converter
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engine implodes
