Computer Code PO301 – My Car Needs a Tune Up

Reader Question
Dear Austin,

Finally after a month of trying to figure out what was wrong the check engine light came on. The code was po301 meaning a misfire in cylinder 1 The code reader mentioned it could be spark plugs, wires, ignition coil or a vacuum leak.

Actually exactly what you told me to change. I am a full time nurse and student so I do not have a lot of time or money:(

What my question is, can I drive it this way for a few days or possibly a week? It is monday and I can get off saturday. I drive aproximately 10- 15 miles a day, city driving. I just dont want to blow up or make matters a whole
lot worse. Thank you sooo much for all your help. Your online advice was better than three seperate mechanics.
Lana

Lana,

It should not cause any damage to drive it a few days…or so until you get your money together. If you just want the bare bones, I would replace the spark plugs and the spark plug wires. If you REALLY want bare bones, have your mechanic replace that ONE spark plug and plug wire for the #1 cylinder

Austin – thanks for your comments BTW