Q: Misfire

asked by on February 16, 2018

Hi my van has this misfire and engine shakes I changed the spark plugs and coil pack and still does the same now I’m getting a code saying system to lean bank 1 and 2 don’t know what els to do

You either have low fuel pressure or clogged fuel injectors. Have pressure checked first and if it is good then have fuel injectors cleaned and may need to be replaced.

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