1998 Cadillac Catera

1998 CADILLAC CATERA
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JAYDOG40
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1998 Cadillac Catera 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

i just change my head and now i got a misfire on cylinders 1,3,and5
Aug 11, 2010 at 9:54 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Engine running rough or misfiring can be cause by the following:

1.Defective spark plug
2.Inadequate spark/coil,defective spark plug wire.
3.Lack of compression
4.False air leakage.
5.Faulty fuel injectors.
6.Insufficient fuel pressure.
7.Contaminated fuel.
8.EGR valve that is leaking.
9.Oxygen sensors.
10.Throttle position sensor.
11.Idle air control valve.
Aug 12, 2010 at 2:18 AM
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