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I had a check engine light. Code read as 0420 (??) Auto store said cylinder misfire. I knew I needed a tuneup, so I changed plugs, wires, all three distributors, and PCV valve. Car starts and idles okay, but when I put in gear (D or R) the car sputters, chokes, and stalls. I can’t find any vacuum lines disconnected. Any ideas what the problem might be?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I had a check engine light. Code read as 0420 (??) Auto store said cylinder misfire. I knew I needed a tuneup, so I changed plugs, wires, all three distributors, and PCV valve. Car starts and idles okay, but when I put in gear (D or R) the car sputters, chokes, and stalls. 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