Re: Dak now pings on 89 octane,sometimes 90 too

From: steve preston (steve239dak@yahoo.com)
Date: Sun May 20 2001 - 19:04:17 EDT


I only run Citgo.It`s the only gas my Dak likes.87
octane,BTW.
--- "David D." <dodgedakotaquadcab@hotmail.com> wrote:
> I'm going to look down into the TBI for a bad Belly
> Pan Gasket.
> Been running Phillips 66 89 octane & 90 Octane.
> Should i switch to Citgo,and see if it makes a
> difference?
>
> (can switching brands actually make a difference?)
>
> Now i only hear the pinging under acceleration,IF
> the right passenger window
> is down,and the CD is not playing.Otherwise i cant
> hear it,and i'm still
> getting 23 mpg on the Interstate @ 60.
>
> I just turned 29,000.Plug wires havent been changed
> yet.Plugs were changed
> out at 19,000.
>
> Anyone got any ideas??
>
> about 2 tanks ago,i ran a bottle of 104+ through the
> tank.It really gave me
> more power.
>
>
> >From: "Steve Wilson" <s2wilson@bellsouth.net>
> >Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> >To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> >Subject: DML: 3.9 missing and skipping
> >Date: Fri, 18 May 2001 21:41:19 -0400
> >
> >My 95 3.9 started missing and skipping a while
> back. The code was 14, map
> >sensor. Bought a new sensor from autozone, nothing
> changed. I traced the
> >wires and found no broken wires. I took it to a
> dealer, the mechanic told
> >me
> >that aftermarket sensors were no good. Said he bet
> his clothes that the new
> >sensor was bad, and I needed to get a Mopar map
> sensor. I bought a new
> >sensor, new plugs and wires, and a new EGR valve.
> I've taken the throttle
> >body off, cleaned it thoroughly, sprayed carb
> cleaner through all the holes
> >to make sure they were clear, installed a new
> gasket . Still no change.
> >Still shows code 14. I've got 19.5 inches of
> vacuum at the Map sensor and
> >I've traced the wires and they all check out good.
> I did clear the codes
> >after each thing I did. Any one have any
> suggestions?
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
> Digger
> 00'QC,SLT+,3.9 R/T,42RE,3.55,K&N "Home-Brew" Intake
> Dynomax Super Turbo,Mobil 1 10w30,Mobil 1 Filter
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>
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Steve Preston 1999 Dakota Sport 3.9V6,4x4,3.92 Anti-spin,42RE auto,Intense Blue,regular cab.



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