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2002 Mazda Tribute Repair Question


Topics covered: Compression, Compression test, Dealer.
Mileage: 89,000 miles.

Asked on September 25, 2012

Misfire on #5 cylinder

Compression down on #5 cylinder dealer wants to replace head hard miss around 45 mph car was not driven for a month after fueling car started to miss
Avatar Asked by pingisi

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Replied on September 25, 2012

Low compression does not necessarily mean a bad head and I don't see why it is necessary. It could be the valves or piston rings.

Since vehicle was not driven for some time, a little running might get the compression back.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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Replied on September 25, 2012

had to change coil and plug on that cylinder 4 months ago only started to misfire after filling fuel tank any other suggestions

Tiny Response from pingisi
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Replied on September 26, 2012

Get another compression test and see if the compression is not up, try a wet test. The misfiring could be due to excessive fuel in cylinder causing the drop in compression pressure.

Are there any trouble codes and was the fuel injector checked/tested?

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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Replied on November 30, 2012

Mazda tribute low compression problems

don't brake you head just listen to the professionals and you will learn

have a compression test if fail don't waste you time, the time chain last a life time and 99% are the possibilities that you have a bad head or gasket problem, just a high price for not checking you fluids

enjoy

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Tiny Answered by luisponce
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