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Old 10-31-2003, 03:15 AM   #32
Wayne2
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Re: Knocking 5.3L V8
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Originally posted by DV93
My 2002 Burban has 32K miles and knocks when I accelerate, it seems that it has always done this. I just reasoned it was due to 87 octane gas. Looks like I am due for a trip to the dealer. What about using octane booster?

Some of the octane boosters work but it is cheaper to just buy higher octane gas if you are using 87 octane.
Wayne Van Metre
'03 GMC extended cab stepside 5.3/A4/3.73 ls & '02 Silver A4/3.23 ls Trans Am (1 of 2370)

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