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Old 03-03-2021 | 10:18 AM
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If the CEL comes back on due to misfires in 5 then you know the problem isn't the plug.
 
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Old 03-03-2021 | 10:30 AM
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I would start by doing just the plugs. If the wires and packs aren't causing the issue then just wait. That being said I keep a set of spare wires and at least one coil around in my spare parts bin so I don't have to wait on parts if something comes up.
 
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Old 03-04-2021 | 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by whowa004
I would start by doing just the plugs. If the wires and packs aren't causing the issue then just wait. That being said I keep a set of spare wires and at least one coil around in my spare parts bin so I don't have to wait on parts if something comes up.
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Gonna get around to doing that!
 
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Old 03-04-2021 | 12:25 PM
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The only time I've gotten a misfire code on my disco happened while I was running a tank of regular gas from a gas station out in the desert, I was out of premium that I brought along.... I was on my way home from a camp trip. That was probably 25-30k miles ago? I'm still running the same sparkalaters and wires today. I always run premium gas though....probably because of my misfire experience! idk....
 
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Old 03-04-2021 | 05:47 PM
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I've ran D2's on gas that sat in them for 2-3 years and I didn't get a misfire lol. Gotta love 500.00 wonders with a full tank of 3 year old fuel lol and a bad CPS. If it was a personal vehicle I'd have drained it but a parts truck = let it run lol
 
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Old 03-04-2021 | 07:13 PM
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Ok that's it. No more premium gas.
 
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Old 03-04-2021 | 08:02 PM
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Regular is OK as long as you don't mind less mpg and retarded timing on an already underpowered vehicle
 
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Old 03-04-2021 | 09:29 PM
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Even before I did the O2 sensors and the exhaust smelled like rotten eggs I had put premium in it and once you switch to regular it's a noticeable decrease...

never again. it slouches to get up to like 40mph
 
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Old 03-05-2021 | 07:42 AM
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i run Premium 93 Octane in all my Rovers.

Ethanol Free if i can get it. my trucks love Ethanol Free 93 Octane fuel. noticeable power difference and better MPG.
 
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Old 03-05-2021 | 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by gleepglorp
it slouches to get up to like 40mph
Dude, something's seriously wrong. Not even a Disco should be that slow. I cruise at 75mph on the NJ Turnpike.
 
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