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#296011 02/14/02 09:40 PM
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You guys think the gas could be my problem ???

That's ironic... I only use the 93 gas because I was trying to avoid pinging....

I don't know what to do...

Hey JPet, it gets loud if I want to... u know.. If I really force it it gets loud... but I never do that... because it's dangerous...


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#296012 02/14/02 09:51 PM
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WEll, if it was pinging and knocking before you went to 93, then more than likely it's not the gas, but if it started after you went to 93 octane, then that'd be my guess.

If it's makeing wierd noises, don't force it!
I don't want to see a "my zetec blew up" post eek wink


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#296013 02/15/02 12:56 AM
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Quote:
Originally posted by fazzman:
Its called run the zetec into the wall and get a real car, thats my plan anyways. The zetec is a joke, i know that because i have one.


Next time but a MTX... they are alot more fun laugh


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#296014 02/15/02 12:58 AM
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and on the pinging....
I would think it is the gas mine seems to do that with 93 oct. no problems with 91 or 89 though run your tank almost dry and fill up with 87 or 89 and see if the problem is still there or try 91.


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#296015 02/15/02 01:17 AM
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Quote:
Originally posted by BBorges:
I don't get it...

I have been trying to search on zetec pinging / knocking but there is NOTHING !!

All pinging posts are about the duratech...

Maybe I am the only one tha has a pinging problem on a zetec...

I am using 93 gas, no bad codes and still pinging on high RPM / uphill ......

frown frown frown


Someone told me once that it could be the EGR valve.. but that seems to be working fine.....


Anyone, ANY suggestion ??? Anything at all ??


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My 96'Zetec has a similar problem. I read somewhere on a previous post that it only pings when the engine first starts out because the oil hasn't had a chance to do its thing yet(i forgot what the person refered to it as). It isn't a problem as long as you change your oil on its due date.When mine pings, it goes away within 2 minutes of easy driving.

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I take it that there are no codes being thrown... like for a bad knock sensor?A higher octane fuel gives a more even burn. I use a contour zetec with stock management on the 93 octane w/o detonation or preignition. I'd pull the temp gauge sender, and test it to see if it's reading low. Make sure the coolant temps aren't actually too high. I'd recheck static and ign timing also.

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I use high octance with no chip...

I don't think its pinging. What does it sound like when it does ping?


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#296018 02/15/02 04:45 PM
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Quote:
Originally posted by fazzman:
Its called run the zetec into the wall and get a real car, thats my plan anyways. The zetec is a joke, i know that because i have one.


:rolleyes:


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#296019 02/15/02 07:25 PM
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Quote:
Originally posted by redhawk:

I don't think its pinging. What does it sound like when it does ping?


I don't know how to explain the sound....

Anyone ??


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The Cleanest !!!

* 92 Mazda Protege
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Maybe like popcorn popping? That's what Po-Jay's sounded like.


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