[RESOLVED] Multiple Misfire / Overheating
Resolution: replace spark plugs, Overheated was a separate issue.
Okay I have had this car for about 2 weeks now, its been great, no issues at all, got the new handles in, new lights ordered, coming along nicely.
For some reason I guess I pissed her off.
I started it up to let it warm up before I drive to work, went back inside to get my coffee and lunch for work and I come to the check engine light one, wasn't running rough at all or anything I figured it would be oxygen sensor, something small. I figured since I was ahead of schedule to check the code. P0302, Cylinder #2 Misfire.
This is normal to me, I've had to change spark plugs in almost every car I've had for my family. I drove it gently to work and that's when it overheated.. got to work, let it cool (1/2 mile from overheating) Came back and tried to flash codes and it failed. Attempted to limp to autozone and change the plug. I put in an NGK Laser Platinum plug, replacing the Champion plug in the vehicle prior.
Started the car and the idle was rough for about 5 seconds before it smoothed out however during the rough idle it tripped 2 more codes,
P0300 - Random Cylinder Misfire
P0301 - Cylinder #1 Misfire
(P0302 Previously, still included)
I limped it home, once again it got hot, I'm waiting for it cool and I am going to drain the coolant and put fresh coolant in.
I need to remove the spark plug and check for oil in the combustion chamber which it most likely isn't (as pictured)
On the even number (driver side) of the engine there is oil leaking, talking with family we think it may be the valve cover gasket letting oil into threads.
Overheating caused by bad coolant.
Anyone have advice? Picture of the spark plug is contained.
2000 Dodge Intrepid with the 3.2L V6, 143,000 miles.
Resolution: replace spark plugs, Overheated was a separate issue.
Okay I have had this car for about 2 weeks now, its been great, no issues at all, got the new handles in, new lights ordered, coming along nicely.
For some reason I guess I pissed her off.
I started it up to let it warm up before I drive to work, went back inside to get my coffee and lunch for work and I come to the check engine light one, wasn't running rough at all or anything I figured it would be oxygen sensor, something small. I figured since I was ahead of schedule to check the code. P0302, Cylinder #2 Misfire.
This is normal to me, I've had to change spark plugs in almost every car I've had for my family. I drove it gently to work and that's when it overheated.. got to work, let it cool (1/2 mile from overheating) Came back and tried to flash codes and it failed. Attempted to limp to autozone and change the plug. I put in an NGK Laser Platinum plug, replacing the Champion plug in the vehicle prior.
Started the car and the idle was rough for about 5 seconds before it smoothed out however during the rough idle it tripped 2 more codes,
P0300 - Random Cylinder Misfire
P0301 - Cylinder #1 Misfire
(P0302 Previously, still included)
I limped it home, once again it got hot, I'm waiting for it cool and I am going to drain the coolant and put fresh coolant in.
I need to remove the spark plug and check for oil in the combustion chamber which it most likely isn't (as pictured)
On the even number (driver side) of the engine there is oil leaking, talking with family we think it may be the valve cover gasket letting oil into threads.
Overheating caused by bad coolant.
Anyone have advice? Picture of the spark plug is contained.
2000 Dodge Intrepid with the 3.2L V6, 143,000 miles.