sputter misfire bad on gas
Does this indicate you put gas into a diesel?
If not, why not post all normally posted data:
Engine
Mileage
CEL on
Code numbers
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There is something to be said for punctuation.
sputter, misfire, bad on gas
sputter, misfire bad, on gas.
sputter/misfire, bad on gas.
sputter/misfire bad, on gas.
And we are supposed to welcome posts like this?
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Please define “bad”.
Depending on the truck’s configuration, it has an EPA rating of anywhere from 16-20 mpg, but that rating is based on moderate temperatures. If you have had frigid temps lately, your mileage would likely take a major hit.
Remove the vacuum hose from the fuel pressure regulator.
If gas leaks from this connection, the diaphragm in the regulator has ruptured and needs to be replaced.
Tester
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In addition to what everyone else has said, the truck is 25 years old and probably has plenty of deferred maintenance.
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And, it could have low compression and/or a whole heap of other mechanical problems.
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