Q: Spurs plug misfire

asked by on February 12, 2017

Spurg plug misfiring from the left side of the engine only.--first # 5 and now 7. I suggested changing all the spurge plugs and the spurg plug wires. My mechanic thinks the breazer which is on the left side is dirty and needs to be changed instead

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