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the ticking noise is gone

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Old 07-29-2008 | 08:53 PM
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the ticking noise is gone

My truck was making a ticking noise. From what I have read it was probably a injector. I made a 1 liter batch of bio diesel at home and put it in the tank and the ticking disappeared. My engine is so quiet now. I have run power service and Marvel Mystery oil as well a commercial b20. None of those made a noticeable difference. I thought this was interesting.
Old 07-29-2008 | 09:11 PM
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I've also heard of members changing their fuel filters and priming the canister with some Sea*Foam with great results as well.

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Old 07-29-2008 | 09:17 PM
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My truck runs more quiet with Redline Diesel Fuel Catalyst, Power Service, and Amsoil Diesel Additive.....
Old 07-31-2008 | 06:37 AM
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The additives are masking the issue due to change in fuel burn rate. You still have a injector out of spec in all probability, expecially if noticabe diesel knock. It took mine over 40 K miles to go from slight tick to full blown problem.
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