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will not run smoooth !!

Old Jan 24, 2007 | 11:52 AM
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will not run smoooth !!

I am at my whits end after all general maint. my 2k 5.9 24valve with 110k miles still stumbles at idle but runs like a mad dog going down the road !! with a new pump about a year ago (dealer )i still do not know why? I have a big trip soon (2k round trip) need to resolve please help!!!!!!
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Old Jan 24, 2007 | 01:44 PM
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ULSD? Does biodiesel or 2 cycle oil make a difference?
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Old Jan 24, 2007 | 02:28 PM
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One quart of 2 cycle oil in the tank should tell you if that is gonna fix in in maybe 10-15 miles or less. It helps that quickly.
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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 11:45 AM
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Thanks I will try

I take it that the two cycle oil is for lube of the injectors? I have tried lucas whats the general opinon on that oh by the way lucas did not help!
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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by texmexdsl
I take it that the two cycle oil is for lube of the injectors? I have tried lucas whats the general opinon on that oh by the way lucas did not help!
No, it's to lube the VP.
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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 01:50 PM
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fill out your signature so we can see if you got any mods..
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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 06:57 PM
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check the codes, could be the apps
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