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1999 Chevrolet Other Repair Question


Topics covered: Diesel, Engine, Compression.
Mileage: 200,000 miles.

Asked on August 30, 2011

Dieseling under lad

Changed plugs,wires,cap,rotor.fuel pressure is 55pds.the engine still does this dieseling under load.
Avatar Asked by hondaguy

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Replied on August 30, 2011

try up grading your fuel it might help.one more thing hook a scaner to it and make sure it dont have any egr codes

Tiny Answered by dave's big backyard! (expert)
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Replied on August 30, 2011

What is model of vehicle, litre size of engine? If you have preignition, can be caused by a hot spot. I thought dieseling was with the key off? Check compression.

Tiny Answered by JDL (expert)
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Replied on August 30, 2011

most newer cars have spark knock under control,unless it has a vac leak or a fuel, or egr flow issue.

Tiny Answered by dave's big backyard! (expert)
264 answers provided