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    charlie gator Posts: 4, Reputation: 1
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    Jan 8, 2010, 07:39 PM
    Truck sputters at 70mph
    My 6.0 skips like a gas motor with a bad spark plug when cruising, not at full acceleration and not when decelerating, or at idle unless it is in gear. Can anyone help?
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    Jan 8, 2010, 07:48 PM

    Most diesel problems are preventive maintenance-related. See if the diesel troubleshooting link below helps:

    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...ml#post1415281

    I'm inclined to suspect an injector.
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    Jan 8, 2010, 07:53 PM

    I was afraid that might be it, this 6.0 has nickel and dimed me to death, thanks for the input
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    Jan 8, 2010, 07:59 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by TxGreaseMonkey View Post
    Most diesel problems are preventive maintenance-related. See if the diesel troubleshooting link below helps:

    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...ml#post1415281

    I'm inclined to suspect an injector.
    Thanks for the input, will have to get it into the dealer.. :mad:
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    Jan 8, 2010, 08:08 PM

    Keep us posted.
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