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I have two scan tools. Both of them stated there were NO codes (stored, pending or otherwise). How can a truck run so badly and not throw a code? The CEL/MIL isn't on.
Full disclosure: 3 weeks ago this coming Saturday, I did give the engine bay a bath. Spritzed it down with Dawn & water mix, let it soak a few minutes, then used a long-bristle brush to agitate the dirt off. Hit it with the pressure washer to rinse (never too close with the nozzle). I have done this many times over the course of the 8.5 years I've owned it. But like I said, that was almost 3 weeks ago. Could it be related?
There is a thread here somewhere where I put an engine in my first 2000 4.0. The head gasket actually blew and started running badly immediately after I pressure washed the engine. Didn't really make the connection till now but that is the exact moment when it started.
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