Glossary / General

misfire

39 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

If your car feels like it’s hiccuping or losing power, a misfire might be the cause. It means one part of the engine isn’t firing correctly.

Technical Definition

A misfire occurs when one or more cylinders in an engine fail to ignite the fuel-air mixture properly, causing a loss of power and rough running.

Hear It Discussed

"And then I got a check engine light, misfire, limp mode. [2965.3s] And Ryan fixes it with his bare hands."
New AMG V8! Chevy Saves the Manual, Trouble at Honda, Spyker Returns, and More! THIS CAR POD! with Doug DeMuro & Friends! 49:20

"And they can just run poor, you start them, they shake, misfire, and they'll die and you restart on the computer just a little bit, then they'll run pretty good for a while"
The Experts in DIY Car Repair and Car Care Trusted Advice Under The Hood show 15:50

"especially in cold weather, because the engine won't be able to turn his free and the valve train won't operates as easily as it should, and you'll create a stutter and a miss and you'll be chasing..."
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - May 30, 2026 - Hour 2 Ron Ananian The Car Doctor 02:50