Engine Misfires

Cylinder Power Balance Testing – Uncover Hidden Engine Issues

10/19/2025

So, performing a cylinder power balance test can help uncover hidden engine problems; which are commonly missed with other tests. This test can find problems related to engine misfires, lack of power, or just a […]

Engine Misfire Causes – Taking The First Steps To Diagnose Them

08/08/2025

Trying to find engine misfire causes, can be a little tricky and seem overwhelming to the average person. However, while driving, paying close attention to how your engine is running, can help you narrow down, […]

Low Compression Causing Misfires – Is It A Mechanical Malfunction

07/25/2025

First, low compression can be caused by a number of different issues, resulting in a misfire. So, let’s say you have ruled out ignition and fuel delivery, as the cause of the misfire. Then, that […]

Engine Misfire Issues: Causes, Symptoms And Solutions

12/10/2024

Engine misfire issues, will always cause your engine performance to suffer. Because, they affect fuel economy, emissions and idle quality. In addition, when a misfiring vehicle, is subjected to an emissions test, it will usually fail. […]

Rough Engine Idle and Misfires When Cold: GM V8 Engines

11/21/2024

Rough Engine Idle and Misfires When Cold on GM 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L engines is common, and getting harder to diagnose. As, GM V8 engines are prone to a rough idle, and engine misfire when cold. […]

Engine Surging: Causes and Solutions

10/02/2024

Engine surging, will cause the engine to momentarily lose (rpms). Then, suddenly regains normal engine speed. So, engine surging can affect drivability. And, can also cause error codes to appear in your OBD-II system. Consequently, […]

Engine Misfires: Learn What Can Cause Them, And The Damage

09/12/2024

Engine misfires, can cause the driver to feel, a jerking motion while driving. Also, engine misfires can happen, constantly or intermittently. Usually, the engine stumbles for a moment, and then regains its pace. But, just […]

New Spark Plugs, Improve Engine Performance And Efficiency

12/27/2023

New spark plugs, need to be installed, because spark plugs, do NOT last forever. One thing to keep in mind with respect to performance claims, is that spark plugs create horsepower. Because, that is false. […]

Engine Misfiring – What Can Cause It – Tracking Down The Problem

12/13/2023

What is engine misfiring and what are the main causes. Engine misfiring, is bad, so it’s best to find the problem and fix it as soon as possible. Because, engine misfiring reduces gas mileage and […]