What Causes Intermittent Engine Misfire?

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DeJoshua
07/30/25 1:03am
Engine intermittent misfire reasons are as follows: Clogged or aged fuel injectors: As the vehicle ages, carbon deposits accumulate over time, leading to clogged fuel injectors; fuel injectors subjected to prolonged high-pressure gasoline flow experience severe aging. These conditions can cause delayed solenoid valve operation, excessive fuel injection, overly rich air-fuel mixture, backfiring, shaking, and other faults, resulting in intermittent misfire. Spark plug issues: Spark plugs are among the most easily damaged automotive components. Standard copper-core spark plugs typically last about 30,000 kilometers. In actual usage, even before reaching the spark plug's service life, carbon buildup can cause engine misfire.
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