Q: P0306 code misfire
Number 6 misfire
My car has 170000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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Hello there, many common faults will cause a cylinder 6 misfire in your 2001 Chevrolet Impala. The most common faults are the spark plugs, plug wires, fuel injectors, vacuum leak, fuel pump, or low cylinder compression. A qualified Technician such as one from YourMechanic will be able to diagnose your cylinder 6 misfire and make any repairs required to resolve the issue.
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