how long can u drive a car with a bad cylinder # 3

Asked by Heidi Oct 31, 2012 at 02:27 PM about the 2003 Ford Taurus SE

Question type: Car Customization

very hard to get up hills slow moving

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Andrew answered 11 years ago

it will be shaky, slow, and depending on how it is "dead" could mess up the catalytic converter. It wont pass emissions. If your gonna drive it like this try to find a way to cut fuel to that cylinder. May be as simple as unplugging the injector. I would suggest fixing it however.

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