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Truck Pinging?!?!

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by SRQ TACO, Sep 21, 2011.

  1. Sep 21, 2011 at 4:52 PM
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    SRQ TACO

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    SO for some strange reason my truck has spark knock aka pinging. I discovered it the other day when I have my foot fully on the brake at a stop and I keep pressing the gas pedal like pulsating it, I hear spark knock! It has new plugs just put in 60miles ago gaped right as well. Could it be bad gas? Help me :(

    Oh ps no CEL
     
  2. Sep 21, 2011 at 5:38 PM
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    Could it be fuel injectors? I hope not because they are expensive! I also read about dual tip spark plugs are better? I dont know why cause the stock ones are singles. I put in the denso titanium tips after reading great reviews. It did make my mpg go up.

    Also is it normal to get 250miles on a tank driving mostly city in a 2rz?
     
  3. Sep 21, 2011 at 5:41 PM
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    What kind of plugs did you put in? I had problems just like you are having but then I replaced them with nkg and denso plugs and it runs perfect.
     
  4. Sep 21, 2011 at 5:46 PM
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    Denso Platinum TT plugs http://www.densott.com/
     
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    iirc, the OEM spec plugs are dual ground plugs, not the single. I have heard from taco owners that single ground plugs can cause problems...although I have single ground plugs in my taco and causing no problems. But when it comes time I will probably get the dual ground plugs just for peace of mind.
     
  6. Sep 22, 2011 at 9:50 AM
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    What Octane fuel do you run?
    First start with putting a bottle of SeaFoam in the tank.
    Carbon buildup can create hotspots that can cause pinging.
    If you are running Reg, try Plus. If you are running Plus, try Super for a while.
     

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