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Originally posted by Rogerm60:
Originally posted by BBorges:
I mean, I didn't think about this, Ford didn't think about this, CEG didn't think about this...
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There were many other cases but the last one is significant.
Running lean does not cause much pinging in a stock engine unless there is annother problem. Reduced EGR, Octane creep, and timing problems top the list.
Hummm... maybe i am too ignorant... but I don't recall anyone EVER saying clean the MAF on the ZETEC to help the pinging.... all those are V6 guys.... and (sorry again  ) I don't follow questions regarding the duratec (just because I don't have time... that's all).
But thanks anyway... I am reading the whole thing.
Anything is POSSIBLE... sowing the seeds of love"
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Originally posted by CRZYDRVR:
Hmmm, I gotta try that. My car has pinged for the last 2 years or so.......
That is a scary thought!  
Hector
2003 Rally Red Mitsubishi Evolution VIII
257HP/259TQ
2005 Lapis Blue Mazda 6s
RET: 00 Cabernet Red Ford Contour Zetec ATX SUPERCHARGED
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Originally posted by LoCoZ:
Originally posted by CRZYDRVR:
Hmmm, I gotta try that. My car has pinged for the last 2 years or so.......
That is a scary thought!
What ??
To have the car pinging for 2 years ???
Mine pinged for 3 years.... 
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hmm.... i should do that.
my car has a lean condition and runs real hot/rough. doesn't seem to ping, but misses a lot (probly bad coil pack too)
i'll get some cleaner and do that when i tighten my airbag.
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Originally posted by BBorges:
Very reasonable. I mean, I didn't think about this, Ford didn't think about this, CEG didn't think about this...
You know... like a Physics problem: after the problem is solved everybody is like: "wow.. how didn't I think about this??"
It's a common solution on the Mustang boards. If you use an oiled filter (K&N and similar), you can expect that the pinging will come back. Oil gets wicked from the filter and coats the MAF sensor. An occasional cleaning of the sensor with electrical contact cleaner will keep you in good shape.
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