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engine pinging

Discussion in 'Northern California' started by tp4010, Apr 30, 2009.

  1. Apr 30, 2009 at 1:25 PM
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    tp4010

    tp4010 [OP] New Member

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    engine is pinging while using the same brand of gas i have used for the last 100000 miles?
     
  2. Apr 30, 2009 at 3:58 PM
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    chris4x4

    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    4.10 gears, sliders, and lots of buttons.
    How long ago did you change the plugs? You may want to consider going up a grade.
     
  3. Apr 30, 2009 at 4:07 PM
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    Janster

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    Just because you've been getting the same 'brand' gas forever - doesn't necessarily mean it'll act the same way every time.

    Other than the obvious differences - octane rating, different gas stations, different types of gas (additives, etc)....

    The tanks underneath the gas stations.....could be close to empty, it could be old gas, or any other type of variable.

    I'd wait until your done with this tank of gas and get another tank of gas - and see if the problem still exists.
     

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