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    87 octane Fuel Vs 89 or 93 Octane

    I have been using lately for every fill up 87 octane without a hitch, no knocking or pinging at all nor I have ever used octane booster either. I guess its good, Lou
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    OBD II issue (04 RR-HSE)

    OBD II issue Hi Joey: Yup got a call from my Lodge brother today and apparently the plug in the car was loose and unable to link. They fixed it and successfully linked to the scanner. I am in the process of getting those 2 codes taken care of. Regards Lou
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    OBD II issue (04 RR-HSE)

    Well the dealer figured it out eventually, two codes the cat and the thermostat, I will take care of these two. Why was it not linking up with the scanner still remains a mystery. My insider will let me know what was the cause. Best of all no charge, between us I think they left something...
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    OBD II issue (04 RR-HSE)

    Let's hope they can correct the problem, keep you posted Lou
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    OBD II issue (04 RR-HSE)

    Yup the truck is now at the dealer's but guess what they are stomped by this and they will have to wait for the shop foreman to look at it on monday:mad::stupid:
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    OBD II issue (04 RR-HSE)

    I am trying to check a code in my RR 04- the OBD II scanner will not read the code, the scanner is fine checked it with my other vehicle and reads fine. Fuse for diagnostics plug checked and it is fine. I have no fuse box under the hood that I can find, only in the cargo area, but none of...
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    Range Rover pickup trcuk by Startech

    This would have been a better alternative
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    Coolant minor leak

    My pleasure at least you got it sorted out:hello: Lou,II
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    Coolant minor leak

    Well what I was dreading, did in fact happened. The top hose had blew out, after leaving the car wash, a big cloud of steam coming from under the hood. I was able to get home without too much overheating. I had to change the hose and replace the 3.5 gals of coolant. You do not have to remove...
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    Coolant minor leak

    I am going to take off---again-- the engine skid pan cover and be more observant of the behavior of the leaks maybe I get lucky and it is just a hose:confused:
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    Coolant minor leak

    I have not been successful as of yet, I just hope is not the water pump and I get stranded on the road. Regards Lou,II
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    Injector Cleaner + Octane booster not a good idea

    Filled the tank and added Injector Cleaner + Octane booster, now I have a horrible missing that is killing me. Tried to dilute the gas with extra 5 gals of super grade fuel still doing it. Any ideas short of emptying the tank?? Please help Tks Lou, II PS Now I am getting a po 506 code gas level...
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    Coolant minor leak

    My 04 RR-HSE has a minor coolant leak, I have had it checked from top to bottom to no avail. The mechanic told me that it could be that only happens when the car is cold and not under temp pressure. He is correct I find the small puddle under my car only after using it the very next morning...
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    87 octane Fuel Vs 89 or 93 Octane

    Gentlemen: Good morning to all, I would like to know if anyone has experienced in the past knocking or pinging of the engine if using 87 octane fuel Vs 89 or 93 octane. What I have done is used 87 octane, however, I would add octane booster for that tank fill up. Recently I calculated...
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    The annual 19 inch tire question! Whattya got? Whattya like?

    I have an 04 RR-HSE, which also requires 19" tires, I have Bridgestone on it because they came with the car when purchased. That said, I have never been a fan of the brand, for I had a ton of issues with my daughter's Subaru. But i have Pirelli ATRs on my Navigator and I swear by them, they are...

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