A misfire indicates there’s something wrong with what keeps a car’s combustion process going. Here’s what it could be, and how to avoid it. Every internal combustion engine, like those in a car, needs ...

DEAR CAR TALK: I got gas from Sam's and my 2001 Honda Civic started misfiring. I changed the spark plugs and air filter. I put HEET, gas treatment and injector cleaner in the gas tank, but the engine ...

The integrity of the exhaust emission system in a passenger vehicle can best be maintained by monitoring its performance continuously on board the vehicle. It is with the intent of monitoring emission ...

This paper describes the development of diagnostic algorithms for the detection of misfiring cylinders in an internal combustion engine. The algorithms are applied to a measurement of engine angular ...

Q: I have a 2000 Nissan Frontier truck. It has 40,000 miles and I have been the only owner. It misfires randomly. It has stalled once at a stop sign. There are no ‘check engine’ lights on. I took it ...

In order for our cars to carry us to and from our various destinations reliably, all the parts must work together smoothly. The fuel and air intake systems provide the ingredients necessary to power ...