Can a car still run with one cylinder not working?

[OJake]

No, it cannot. Engine misfire refers to a situation where the engine fails to deliver sufficient power due to a malfunction, resulting in a lack of power, where a minority of the cylinders are not functioning. Engine misfire can shorten the usage cycle of lubricating oil, easily cause sudden stalling, increase fuel consumption, produce black smoke, and result in a lack of power. When misfiring occurs, one or more cylinders fail to operate normally. The specific causes leading to engine misfire are as follows: Ignition System: Aging of ignition coils and spark plugs can cause the ignition system of the cylinder to fail. Problems with the ignition coil most commonly lead to a decrease in power, and in severe cases, can cause sudden stalling and engine shutdown. Fuel Injection System: Clogged fuel injectors or fuel lines can prevent the cylinder from receiving enough fuel for combustion, naturally resulting in the cylinder's inability to function properly. Excessive Carbon Buildup on Spark Plugs: Long-term poor combustion leads to carbon deposits accumulating at the ignition point of the spark plug. When these carbon deposits are wetted by fuel, they create a parallel shunt resistance, leading to spark plug leakage, weak sparking, or even complete spark plug failure.