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Why would Engine have a skipping noise when it.

Tiny
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Why would Engine have a skipping noise when it is cold
Monday, April 1st, 2013 AT 12:16 PM

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Tiny
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Is the check engine light on? When was the last tune up?
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Monday, April 1st, 2013 AT 12:17 PM
Tiny
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No light isnt on but when we dont warm up the truck it has a skipping noise that doesnt sound right
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Monday, April 1st, 2013 AT 12:20 PM
Tiny
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It could be a misfire. When was it last tuned up?
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Monday, April 1st, 2013 AT 12:29 PM
Tiny
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Not sure when last tune up was but what causes a misfire in the engine?
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Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013 AT 3:19 AM
Tiny
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Its a 7.3 Liter diesel 1997 tow truck
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Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013 AT 3:51 AM
Tiny
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Sorry, I was thinking it was a gas engine.
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Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013 AT 2:12 PM
Tiny
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Do you have any advice for the diesel engine then? Please?
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Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013 AT 11:25 PM

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