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Old Jan 7, 2007 | 06:25 PM
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Cold start question

Anymore when I start my truck up in the mornings, with the temp being anywhere from -10 - 20 degrees, its sounding pretty rough. Right when it fires the RPMs jump way up and then back down and it kinda sputters and idles rough for a few seconds, Its even done it being plugged in. Running motorcraft 10W30 and an additive. Stock Flash. Should I just take it down to the dealership and try and get the new reflash? Or could this possibly be injector issues. Thanks for any advice. Adam
 
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Old Jan 7, 2007 | 06:54 PM
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If it clears up after a few seconds, I would say sticky injectors. Get that new flash.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2007 | 09:35 PM
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what kind of oil additve are you using?
 
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Old Jan 8, 2007 | 08:43 AM
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Fuel additive power service, no oil additive, guess I kinda typed that wrong
 
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Old Jan 8, 2007 | 11:13 AM
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okay i was curious because it sounded like you used an oil additve. it does sound like sticky injectors.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2007 | 06:28 PM
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Is there anything you can do about sticking injectors? Or do they pretty much have to be replaced? Cant beleive they might be sticking, Ive always tried to use good fuel and fuel additives...oh well
 
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Old Jan 8, 2007 | 06:31 PM
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Post #2----get the new flash
 
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Old Jan 8, 2007 | 09:06 PM
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Somewhere I read that the flash is just sort of a cover up for sticking injectors, True? False? I think I am gonna try and get the flash though.
 
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