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Question: damage caused by driving on only 3 cylinders

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funkyjunkyheidi, Meridian, ID, August 13, 2009, 21:58
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will it damage the motor if i continue to drive with only 3 cylinders working?

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    backyard tech August 14, 2009, 06:34
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    Yes it will.

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    Bret Bodas August 14, 2009, 12:10
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    If you have a misfire in one of the cylinders you can damage the catalytic converter too! Have you had the problem diagnosed?

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