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Old Jul 18, 2016 | 09:08 PM
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Latest flash from dealership

My truck is going to dealership tomorrow not running right but what I need too know is should I get the latest flash program update not sure what it's called what should I ask for or should I not do it what do you all think
 
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Old Jul 18, 2016 | 09:27 PM
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If its a running condition,they will prob ck the latest flash anyway and update as needed,you ever had anything done at a dealership before on that truck?
 
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Old Jul 18, 2016 | 09:43 PM
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Not as far as I know I'm the 2nd owner
 
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Old Jul 18, 2016 | 09:55 PM
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Jimbo, are you running any tunes. With that 4" cat-back exhaust you may be. I'm under the saying if it ain't broke don't fix it. If you are running a tune that could screw with it.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2016 | 10:00 PM
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No tunes on my truck I got a new sct x3 haven't put any tunes on it yet
 
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Old Jul 18, 2016 | 10:03 PM
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Just curious, but what is it going in for?

Edit: I tell them not to flash mine but they do it anyway. I make the take it off the bill and they do.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2016 | 10:10 PM
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Running bad I think it's the injectors just want to get it check to make sure
 
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Old Jul 18, 2016 | 10:16 PM
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Ok. Before you agree to any work come back on here and explain what they want to do and all your symptoms. Got some great Dealers out there and then the other ones. Some mechanics and some parts replacers. At least you'll know where you stand when you go back. Good luck
 
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Old Jul 18, 2016 | 10:24 PM
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that's a good ideal that's what I'll do thanks
 
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Old Jul 19, 2016 | 10:43 AM
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Okay the tech at dealership told me I need injectors 5&7 and done the update flash and wow I went from 15&17 avg mpg to 20&23 avg mpg on my 60 miles back home. So should I do anything else when I'm doing them 2 injectors I'm also doing oil cooler and egr delete at the same time
 
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Old Jul 19, 2016 | 10:46 AM
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I stayed at 65 mph
 
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Old Jul 19, 2016 | 11:17 AM
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Jimbo, I don't know the early 2004 so I hope someone that does will jump in.There are a few differences between the 04 and the 06 like HPOP, dummy plugs no stand pipes. Your fuel mileage will settle back down. When I got my last flash it reset the mpg gauge and mine did the same thing. I got excited ;-) then it slowly settled back down.
 
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Old Jul 19, 2016 | 11:34 AM
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I'm not sure what all I should do why'll I'm changing 5 & 7 injectors but my build date is 08/03 titled as 04 so I'm guessing it's what they call a early 04
 
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Old Jul 19, 2016 | 11:40 AM
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WatsonR is very knowledgable on this engine and others, maybe he will chime in.
 
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Old Jul 19, 2016 | 11:41 AM
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While they are in there on that side I would consider changing all four injectors. The labors already there. How many miles are on the truck?
 
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