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Old Jan 9, 2016 | 7:25 PM
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Default Misfire Issues - 2007 Tahoe 5.3

I have a 2007 Tahoe 5.3 that after driving on the highway for 2-3 hours the engine will develop a misfire. The plugs and wires have been changes approx 15k ago. I run Autolite Iridium plugs.

It happens in random cylinders, over a two month period it has shown up in cyl 1, 6,7 and 5 and when the plug is pulled it isn't fouled. I replace the plug and it stops the misfire and runs fine. I am leaning toward the following:

1. Fuel problem - I try to stay away from Ethanol but sometimes that is all that's available. I travel in the midwest.

2. Fuel injector sticking

3. Coil - this is probably the lest of the probable

Any input would be greatly appreciated.
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Old Jan 9, 2016 | 9:50 PM
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Try using the OEM AC Delco spark plugs and see if that doesn't help.
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Old Jan 10, 2016 | 11:13 AM
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yea get that autolite junk out of there
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Old Jan 12, 2016 | 5:57 PM
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X3 on the plugs. OEM AC Delco. For some reason those fancy plugs don't run long or well in this set up?
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