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Old Jul 1, 2007 | 04:09 PM
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OMP, problem. Safe to drive?
can i drive my 94fd with a faulty omp???
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Old Jul 2, 2007 | 09:03 AM
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Why not just fix the problem?
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Old Jul 2, 2007 | 09:14 AM
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Old Jul 2, 2007 | 09:20 AM
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Pre-mix?
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Pre-mix?
If he has the stock ECU, a malfunctioning OMP will throw the car into limp mode. That's an indication that you shouldn't be driving.
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Old Jul 2, 2007 | 06:45 PM
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Omp = $$$
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You can find a good used omp for $50-100 on the forum. If you MUST drive it, I would put in about 16-20 oz of premix per tank of gas.
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Is the pump faulty or just leaking?
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Old Jul 3, 2007 | 11:24 AM
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i run 95 oct with no premix.i heard u should always use premix like protek r with every tank.is this true?still learning .thanks
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No, you do not need to run premix if your OMP is working properly.
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