{"id":1577,"date":"2020-09-08T16:18:00","date_gmt":"2020-09-08T15:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.service4service.co.uk\/news\/?p=1577"},"modified":"2022-08-04T12:41:20","modified_gmt":"2022-08-04T11:41:20","slug":"why-is-my-engine-misfiring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.service4service.co.uk\/news\/general\/why-is-my-engine-misfiring\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Is My Engine Misfiring?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Call us biased, but we think cars and their engines<\/a> are amazing things, but from time to time, things can go wrong and a misfiring engine is one you need to watch out for. Caused by the failure of internal combustion, this is an issue that, while possible to drive with, could be dangerous and should always be checked by a mechanic as soon as possible. But what does an engine misfire feel like, and what could be causing the fault?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does A Misfire Feel Like?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Misfiring engines tend to make popping or banging noises in a similar way to a backfire, so by sound, it\u2019s relatively easy to determine that something isn\u2019t quite right. However, determining whether it\u2019s a misfire or a backfire may come down to how it feels. It should be relatively recognisable – the engine will seem to \u2018stumble\u2019 at first, though usually regains pace. This stumbling can happen more than once depending on the severity of the misfire and while the car will still move, you\u2019ll notice a significant decrease in drive quality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your engine will likely eat through the fuel you have, as it\u2019ll take more pressure on the gas pedal and for longer for the car to go faster, and you\u2019ll likely see a cloud of smoke – or exhaust – behind you. If you\u2019re seeing any of these \u2018symptoms\u2019, please get in touch to book your vehicle in for repair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Could Be Causing It?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of the most common causes of engine misfiring include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n