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Old Jul 8, 2006 | 10:41 PM
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Question Pinging 4.2

My 98 f-150 , 4.2 has been pinging for some time now just going down the road then up a slight incline it pings, it is a standard shift and i just changed plugs it has 75,000 miles and runs good except for the pinging is our gas we buy now that bad.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2006 | 10:21 AM
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Try cleaning the MAF. If dirty, it can cause the engine to run lean enough to ping.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2006 | 01:39 PM
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what cleaners would be safe for this.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2006 | 02:20 PM
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I usually use electrical contact cleaner. It doesn't leave a film when it dries. Just spray the wire filiments. DO NOT wipe them. They are very fragile.
 
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