Engine seems to "ping" most of the time. Plugs may have 60k miles. Just wondering... I heard the 2000 models req. premium gas.


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White 97 XLT SC 4.6, 4X4 "ORP" 3.55ls, tow pkg, long bed, Rhino liner, Owens running boards




[This message has been edited by MOVEOVER (edited 10-26-1999).]

 

Hey, welcome back!

What happened to you? I tried to email you to tell you what happened to me but it came back the next day. Email me and let me know what happened.

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The Truck: 1997 Black F-150 Flareside. Regular Cab ORP and Towing Package
The Mods: K&N Filter, Eurolid Hard Tonneau and Ford Bug Deflector.
The Site:
Triton's 4.6 Liter Web Page
www.mindspring.com/~acbradley/index.html

 

Sounds more like you should be fixing the problem instead of switching gas. Pinging is usually caused by carbon buildup in the cylinders. Try Chevron's Techron fuel additive. Had an old truck that pinged and ONE treatment with Techron cured it.

Costs about $8 a bottle. Follow the directions for best results.

 

The 2000 models are not required to have Premium gasoline.

The owners manual for the 2000s specifically state NOT TO USE PREMIUM GASOLINE on page 211:
"If you are experiencing starting, rough idle, or hesitation driveability problems.....try a different brand of "Regular" gasoline.
"Premium" unleaded gasoline is not recommended (particularly in the United States) because it may cause these problems to become more pronounced."

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2000 F-150 XLT, 4x2, 5.4L Supercab, Styleside, Black with silver two-tone, 3.55, class III towing package, sliding rear window, keyless entry, dark graphite interior, in dash CD, bedliner, K&N air filter, cabin filtration system


[This message has been edited by Dustoff (edited 10-26-1999).]

 

Dennis, I bought some Chevron Techron from Target. (Clearance, $1.24) I'll try it soon. Thanks