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    babygurl82086 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Mar 30, 2008, 01:46 PM
    Nissan maxima
    I have a 1997 nissan maxima. It will not pass emisson's. They tell me it's a misfire in cylinder number 4. what could be causing this and how could I get it fixed. I don't have much money to put in it. Please help.
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    Mar 30, 2008, 01:50 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by babygurl82086
    i have a 1997 nissan maxima. it will not pass emisson's. they tell me its a misfire in cylinder number 4. what could be causing this and how could i get it fixed. i dont have much money to put in it. please help.
    Check your local Auto supply store, they have products just for the purpose to help you pass emissions. Comes in the form of an oil additive. You put it in just before you go for your inspection. Of course you need to drive just enough to allow it to "work its way thru". I used to have an '86 Sentra so I had to get creative.

    However, this would just be a quick fix to pass your inspection-- anything beyond this, you may need to check your friendly local mechanic.
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    Mar 30, 2008, 01:54 PM
    I think you need a tune up and tell them that your cylinder #4 is misfiring. Hopefully you don't have to have the cylinder replaced or the catalytic converter.
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    Mar 30, 2008, 05:27 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by babygurl82086
    i have a 1997 nissan maxima. it will not pass emisson's. they tell me its a misfire in cylinder number 4. what could be causing this and how could i get it fixed. i dont have much money to put in it. please help.
    That ignition system has a coil per cylinder, all powered from the same source.
    You could get away with just new spark plugs, but you may have a different issue: injectors could be sticking.
    But it could be a mechanical concern inside the engine. Have this diagnosed before deciding where to spend your money.
    Start with a minor tune: spark plugs. And see where that leads.
    Once the diag has been done, come back here for to let us know, OK?

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