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

From: steve preston (steve239dak@yahoo.com)
Date: Sun May 20 2001 - 19:05:53 EDT


Very true,Andy,my truck has stopped at several.But it
still only likes Citgo. :>)
--- Andy Levy <andylevy@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Changing brands can definitely help, but be aware
> that often the same truck
> will stop at several different stations, so you may
> end up with the same
> gas.
>
> Which plugs are you running?
>
> Have you run a bottle of Techron through recently?
> That may help.
>
> David D. wrote on Sunday 20 May 2001 11:13:
>
> > 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
> > List Moderator: "DodgeDakotaQuadCab@egroups.com"
> >
> >
>
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> --
> -andy
>
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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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