Mechanical Misfires

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. […]

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 […]

Mechanical Engine Misfires – What Are They – How To Find Them

02/27/2024

Mechanical engine misfires, will not go away by themselves, and will only get worse over time. So, mechanical engine misfires, can be serious enough to cause, noticeable vibrations or even engine backfires. Unlike air to […]

Rocker Arms Dislodging – Along With Valve Seats Falling Out

01/23/2024

Rocker arms dislodging on certain engines, is a common problem and is usually misdiagnosed. So, a customer comes in and complains of a poor running engine. After diagnosing it, you find engine misfire codes. And, […]

Sticking Valves Because Of Carbon Deposits And Rich Fuel Mixture

11/13/2023

The first sign of sticking valves is usually, engine misfires or running rough when cold. However, sticking valves can also be, the byproduct of cold weather operation. In this case, the sticking valves, will often […]