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12/18/2001
16:22:26

Subject: 5.9 QC engine knock & bad shifts
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Hi,I was wandering if anyone has the 5.9 and hears a knocking/rattling sound coming from the top of motor.I also noticed it seems to shift rough sometimes.Does anyone have any info on these problems.This is on a 2002 QC.Thanks Brian



koz
Dodge Dakota


12/20/2001
16:32:14

RE: 5.9 QC engine knock & bad shifts
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This sounds like a trip to the dealer
for some warranty work. I've had a 5.9L
for 15 months now ('00 QC) and it rarely
knocks even on a hot day running 87 oct.



NeedForSpeed
Dodge Dakota


12/20/2001
16:56:33

RE: 5.9 QC engine knock & bad shifts
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Just my opion but driving a big V8 I always put at least 90 or higher octane in the engine.



koz
Dodge Dakota


12/21/2001
15:51:59

RE: 5.9 QC engine knock & bad shifts
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NeedForSpeed: the owner's manual specifically
says to NOT run higher than 87 oct. It doesn't
say why, and I don't see the harm. I do know of
other people (with other vehicle types) that say
running super was fine, but when they tried to
go back to 87, it knocked like crazy (maybe only
in their heads since the knocking could have been
gone with super).




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