What are the symptoms of a misfiring cylinder in the Lavida?
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The symptoms of a misfiring cylinder are as follows: Unstable idle speed: The engine may shake abnormally. Generally, the more cylinders an engine has, the smoother it runs. When a cylinder misfires, the vehicle's idle speed may fluctuate up and down, or the engine may shake abnormally. Significant power loss: A car's power is generated by the combustion of compressed air and fuel in the engine cylinders. If a cylinder misfires, the fuel will not burn properly, resulting in poor acceleration. Difficulty starting the vehicle: The engine may stall easily. The more cylinders that misfire, the more severe this phenomenon becomes.
I recently encountered a cylinder misfire issue while driving my Lavida, and the symptoms were quite noticeable. After starting the car, the idle was abnormally shaky, with the steering wheel vibrating along, making the whole body feel like it was wobbling—especially obvious when stopping at red lights. During acceleration, there was a noticeable lack of power; even climbing a small slope was difficult. Pressing the throttle wouldn’t raise the RPM smoothly, and the engine sound became uneven, almost like hiccups. Fuel consumption skyrocketed, adding an extra 2-3 liters per 100 kilometers, which really hurt the wallet. The dashboard occasionally lit up the engine warning light, and black smoke came from the exhaust, smelling strongly of unburned gasoline. I’d recommend heading to a repair shop immediately to check the spark plugs or ignition coils—don’t delay and risk more severe damage, which would cost even more to fix.
