Re: Re: When should i tune up my Dak?

From: Jon Smith (jon@fast4x4.net)
Date: Mon Oct 09 2000 - 07:51:18 EDT


I do it every 10-15k miles, a set of plugs doesn't cost a lot... and I
change the cap/rotor every other plug change. Go w/ the Autolite 3923s.
Nothing is neccesarily wrong w/ Champion plugs, the Autolites just make more
power : )
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   Jon Smith--Raleigh, NC
        jon@fast4x4.net
       www.fast4x4.net
'95 Dakota 4x4 318 CC auto

> I am near 19,000 miles.She idles great.No hesitation either.
> Mileage is between 16.6-17.3 city,and 21.7-22.9 hwy.
> When do i need to replace the plugs and tune her up?
> I did it every 30,000 with my now-departed 94' Caravan...
>
> By the way,whats wrong with Champion Spark Plugs?
>
> David Digney
> List Moderator
> DodgeDakotaQuadCab@egroups.com
>
>
> >From: Preacher <preacher@carolina.rr.com>
> >Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> >To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> >Subject: DML: Was 108" antenna, now Long Ant. Install
> >Date: Mon, 09 Oct 2000 18:15:16 -0400
> >
> >At 04:28 PM 10/9/2000 -0500, you wrote:
> >>Preach,
> >> Just be sure you tie it down before you pull into the garage. I had
> >>one
> >>get caught in the chain from the door opener. They when I backed out it
> >>ripped it right out,Leaving nothing but frayed wires. Hehe O-L
> >>Hop.
> >>
> >
> >Oops! LOL!
> >
> >Actually, I measured using wire and I have a plan ( DUCK EVERYONE!
Preacher
> >is thinking again....)
> >
> >The mount is on the rear vertical pillar where the tailgate meets the bed
> >A 9' whip will tie down to my front "in-the-bed" tie-down points and the
> >top of the arc that it creates will be about 2" taller than my roof,
which
> >gives me plenty of clearance to get in the garage. If I go across the bed
> >to the opposite front tie-down, it is lower than the roof. When I want to
> >get "out there" or when I am going on a trip, I can release the antenna
for
> >highway cruising. I figure that way I have the best of both worlds.
> >
> >Sound like it will work? How much performance loss should I expect with
the
> >whip tied down?
> >
> >Preacher
> >
> >
>
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