using rubbing alcohol

2001 MERCURY VILLAGER
125,000 MILES • 4 CYL
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WLK3TCK4
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is it safe to use rubbing alcohol in the gas somebody told me it helps the engine also have replaced an o2 sensor twice and the same codes come up p138 p139 why
Mar 25, 2011 at 11:43 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Could be a wiring problem to the O2 sensor or the computer itself
Mar 25, 2011 at 11:50 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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No, it is not OK to use rubbing alcohol in the fuel.
Mar 26, 2011 at 12:48 AM
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RASMATAZ
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If its water the problem why don't you just Heet
Mar 26, 2011 at 4:08 AM
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