Q: I have a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee limited 4wd v8 and it starts up fine i had a computer hooked to it and it says there’s a misfire

asked by on March 10, 2018

I had a computer hooked up to it is says there a misfire which I get I have to get new injectors for it but what I don’t understand is why my jeep won’t go past 30mph please help me figure this out

My car has 215000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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