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The simple answer is no. Todays cars rely on a catalytic convertor to reduce emissions. When the engine has a misfire it increases the Hydrocarbons the cat has to clean. Although you probably won't hurt the engine the cat will surely be damaged. By the way an average cat repair is 300-800 dollars.

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