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RR - 23 Aug 2004 21:36 GMT

My engine suddenly started missing like it needs a tune up bad.
It's missing under power, especially from a dead start. It may
be due to gasoline I got at a station I never went to before.

I just filled up again with some good premium and it is running
better, but still it's still not back to smooth.

Can someone please recommend a good gas treatment to get rid of
water, maybe, or any other kind of contaminant that may have
been in the gas?

Thanks.

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twaugh5 - 24 Aug 2004 00:21 GMT

> My engine suddenly started missing like it needs a tune up bad.
> It's missing under power, especially from a dead start. It may
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> Thanks.

A friend of ours who has a RX 300 with around 80-k miles on it had to
replace her injectors. I was quite surprised, frankly. The claim by the
local LExus dealer is that she was using an off brand gas -- from a local
Enmark station. Sounds like the same problem. Hope not for your sake.

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MCBRUE - 24 Aug 2004 05:24 GMT

Try pepto bismal and stay away from those cheap mexican fast food joints.

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RR - 24 Aug 2004 18:08 GMT

>Try pepto bismal and stay away from those cheap mexican fast food joints.

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TURTLE - 24 Aug 2004 06:11 GMT

> My engine suddenly started missing like it needs a tune up bad.
> It's missing under power, especially from a dead start. It may
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> Thanks.

This is Turtle.

I use Chem B-12 for injector type systems. Bought at any auto parts houses. They
have the light treament for $2.99 and the Good Treatment Stuff for $6.99. It is
for the cleaning of the injector but it will pull water out also. I run a $6.99
bottle through my Lexus LS-400 every 6 to 12 months.

TURTLE

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