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Re: misfire detection
Posted to Technical Tips Forum on 1/17/2000

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Late '98 and up Volkswagens with OBD II will set random misfire codes if you use too heavy an engine oil. The hydraulic lifters, when cold will stay pumped up too long and cause/simulate a lean misfir... Login to read more.