Re: New MPG post repairs WAS Re: Removing carbon build up??

From: Doug Fedeli (rdf@eznet.net)
Date: Mon Jan 08 2001 - 10:19:11 EST


The gas is changed for the winter. My MPG always drops in late Nov. and comes back
up about mid April. It does this in my Dak and the Taurus wagon I have as a company
car.

Doug Fedeli

>
>
> I think this cold weather makes it a bit difficult to squeeze the MPG out of the
> truck. I'm halfway to work by the time she heats up to normal, so I figure it's
> running rich until then. I'll let you know what I get this next tank is
> though.
> 18 MPG is much better than 10, so I am content, but I'd be REALLY happy if I got
> what I used to. I guess I expected a little bit better since I changed the
> timing belt too. Oh, I've checked 4 times since Christmas, and I have NO codes
> on the computer :)
>
> Drive safe,
> Mike S.
>
> > Mike,
> > How is the gas mileage doing after installing the new O2 and MAP sensor?
> > <snip>
> > Kyle
> > 93 Dakota 4x4 V6
>
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