Engine misfiring?

Tiny
JUDY CHRISAWN
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  • 2002 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
  • 4.2L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
Starts runs fine then starts missing stops missing then does it again. Why does it keep missing?
Friday, August 11th, 2023 AT 1:50 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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The engine misfires when it needs a tune up, new spark plugs, etc.

Here are two guides that should help you fix the problem:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-misfires-or-runs-rough

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-tune-up-a-car-engine

Plug Type .................... PGR5C-11
Champion .................... RN10PYP4

Gap .................... 1.0 - 1.1 mm (0.039 - 0.043 in)

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Saturday, August 12th, 2023 AT 10:58 AM

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