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    Pinging noise

    Hey all, Another question for y'all. I just recently started hearing what sounds maybe like a pinging or bell noise coming from the front (engine, i'm guessing) when I accelerate. The minute I pull foot off accelerator pad, it stops the noise. I remember the knocking sound from using lower...
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    New member saying hi

    Some nice looking trucks in here. Mine is an '01 generation 1, with 96k miles. V6. Should have bought the running boards, but got Lo-Jack installed instead. Had that peace of mind when I lived in DFW Metro area, but down on the border, there is no coverage :( Platinum grey exterior...
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    Looking for advice

    About 90% of my driving is in the city. Up until about a year ago I was getting close to 350 miles to the tank. Now I'm lucky to get 190-210 miles to the tank. Local gas is 10% ethanol. Not sure if that makes a difference I've noticed a smell after I shut it down, almost like burnt rubber...
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    Control arms and such

    Had a lot of front end noise, squeaks and squeals. Took it in to the dealership. (Yes, mistake 1!). They replaced front end suspension parts. That was 2 years ago and maybe 20k miles ago. Noise is back. Some days it sounds like the truck is going to vibrate apart. Other days no noise at all...
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