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My 2007 Opel Astra 1.6 essentia has a miss at low revs. Approximately 1500RPM while driving it normally occurs. Mostly when slowing down to turn and the accelerator is released then on acceleration th

Will this have a negative effect in the long run?

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Until you know exactly what it is then the answer is YES.. The biggest effect will be low economy and performance. Have a compression test done to check for head gasket and valve problems. These 2 will eventually require the head off and major work done if left too long. First step is to have the fault codes read as it may be a simple plug, HT lead of if individual coils , a faulty coil. Check the distributor cap if it has one for cracks and carbon tracks between the HT points . Check for dirt on the outside causing a short in the HT circuit.. Check for vacuum leaks (lean mixture hotter than normal temp). Check brake booster hoses and hoses to the inside vent controls. Remember the engine is trying to tell you that it is not well and like yourself if you do nothing it will get sicker and be very expensive to fix.

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