DRB programming for new tires

From: Victor Carrola, Jr. (carrola@texas.net)
Date: Fri Dec 08 2000 - 12:53:54 EST


I went from 265/70/16s to 265/75/16s on my '01 Dak. According tire
calculator my speedo is off about 4 mph @ 70mph. That's not too big of
a deal, but it sucks that my overhead computer shows about 2mpg less
now. I was hoping to know the true mpg with my new, bigger, heavier
tires.

I went to North Star Dodge (San Antonio) and they said it would cost
$68. I told them I thought it should be less as it should only take 5
min or so. She said they have to charge a full hour of labor, so I said
see ya.

I then drove to Fiesta Dodge (San Antonio). At first they guy told me
it couldn't be changed, then he said I need to come back with the
revolutions per mile and it would cost $69. He said the process takes
about an hour. Again, see ya.

I called Crenwelge Motors (Kerville, where I bought the truck). They
said they have to plug in the DRB, drive the truck with it plugged in,
then spend time programming.

I had read on another newsgrougp (can't remember which one) that someone
had this done for $30-$35 bucks. Anyone have advice for me?

Sorry for the somewhat long post.

Vic
http://carrola.home.texas.net/dodge/dakotamain.html



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