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Engine Misfire

Code P0301

Cylinder 1 Misfire

Plain English Meaning:Cylinder 1 is misfiring causing uneven engine operation

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Red: Stop Driving & Tow

Severe misfires can cause major damage

P0301 Symptoms

  • โ€ขRough idle shaking loss of power

Most Common Causes of P0301

1Spark plug coil injector compression issue

P0301 Repair Playbook

Required Mechanic Tests

A qualified shop should perform these tests before replacing any parts to ensure they aren't guessing:

Swap coil inspect plug compression test

Typical Fix Paths & Estimated Costs

Replace coil or plug injector repair $100โ€“$1200

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Parts for P0301 Repair

Common replacement parts for engine misfire codes. (Paid links)

Timing Chain Kit
$50โ€“$150 ยท Est. Price
Valve Cover Gasket
$15โ€“$40 ยท Est. Price
PCV Valve
$5โ€“$15 ยท Est. Price

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