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is it obvious if one of your cylinders isn't firing?
if it isnt how can you tell.
6 cyl engine
6 Answers
- 1 decade ago
If the cyl is not firing you should have a noticeable miss in the engine. newer Model cars send a code where a check engine light comes on, on the dash board. So cars only miss a certain speeds, or only when idling. If you are not a mechanic you may need one.
Source(s): I am a mechanic - Anonymous1 decade ago
First and the ez way with the eng off SLIGHTLY LOOSEN the plug wires from the coils or the destrib
then start the engine one at a time start to remove the wires slowly
if you have a bad plug or wire there will be no difference on that Cly
- Anonymous1 decade ago
you should have some back firing as the unspent fuel will pass to the exhaust and explode there...
also, the engine should sound a little rough.
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- 1 decade ago
yes if you have a good ear start your car and listen to it idle and you can hear the miss