Reducing clatter going up hills
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Reducing clatter going up hills
I used to have a problem with a loud clatter when my pickup going up steep hills or under a heavy load. I discovered that my octane was crappy according to a mechanic. So what I did was run the truck till empty, stick the good gas super unleaded (no more grocery store gas!!) stick a can of BG prevenative and soon the clatter was gone!!!! I never thought that crappy gas would make the truck go nuts!!!! I thought i would share that with y'all!! If there are any recommendations i will listen......
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Was he dressed in "polka" clothes. Did any barrels roll out after you hit him? Did his checkered skirt get stuck in your grill? ha ha ha.
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Yes, back to topic Tommy.
In addition Tommy, I HAVE to run 93 octane due to my computer chip which requires it. Detonation is NOT good. If you don't have good gas where you live and you continue to detonate, you will develope engine problems. If this continues to happen, try running a step colder plug, like an Autolite 764 gapped at .035, this will reduce detonation also.
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Joe, we should just have a thread called "goof off thread" so that we can freely goof off without disrupting anyone elses threads.
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In addition Tommy, I HAVE to run 93 octane due to my computer chip which requires it. Detonation is NOT good. If you don't have good gas where you live and you continue to detonate, you will develope engine problems. If this continues to happen, try running a step colder plug, like an Autolite 764 gapped at .035, this will reduce detonation also.
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Joe, we should just have a thread called "goof off thread" so that we can freely goof off without disrupting anyone elses threads.
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I thought we tried that once with the Who can get the last post thread?? LoL. Any how, good to hear you arent pinging or anything, but Ive had to run 92 octane, the only crap out here, for almost a year now.
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And I still get that scraping noise from my left rear tire when I make right turnes over 30 mph?? the mystery noise. I took the wheel and disk off and couldn't find any signs of rubbing. Have no idea what it is and frankly don't care. It will either stop or break altogether one day.
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Chingao , I think 'busa'01 has a good idea with the colder plugs. Maybe you can at least go down one grade of fuel and save a few $$. 'busa, that scraping noise may be the dust shield on the back side of the rotor ( 4wheel disc right??) . I had a car that did that once drove me nuts, I believe that's what's wrong with me today, or maybe not, good luck duude!
