5.9 pinging under heavy load

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maladoo

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My 2001 5.9 gas burner under heavy uphill acceleration will ping like a fireworks display. What's wrong?
 

Harley Harrold

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My 2001 5.9 gas burner under heavy uphill acceleration will ping like a fireworks display. What's wrong?

You might need to change to a higher octane fuel, also run top end cleaner thru your engine to remove carbon buildup that may cause pinging on heavy engine load.
 
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