----- Original Message -----
From: "andy levy" <andylevy@yahoo.com>
To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Sent: Saturday, August 10, 2002 10:06 AM
Subject: Re: DML: Poor Mileage
>
> The synthetic oil shouldn't have had a negative effect. I'm fighting
> this same demon right now, albeit without a dealer (past warranty).
I didn't think so but I had at first started with 5w30 synthetic since it's
recommended and was having pinging problems. WHen I switched to 10w30
synthetic most of the pinging cleared up. The funny hting is when I pulled
the plugs after 20k they were running real hot to the point that the
electrodes were starting to burn off and showing signs of blistering.
>
> I guess my first question for you is, what does this flash do? I'm not
> fond of the PCM being reprogrammed without knowing what's being done.
I have no idea. I have tried to get an answer forever and never have been
able to.
>
> Have you checked your tire pressures? Has your O2 sensor been checked?
> Is the end of your tailpipe covered in soot? Are you carrying several
> hundred pounds of Steigermud cemented to the undercarriage? Have you
> checked your brakes to make sure they aren't sticking (front or read)
> and keeping slight contact with the drums/rotors?
Tire pressure is checked religously, I haven't been able to figure out the
02 sensor and the sealer says it's fine, My tailpipe has just a slight
amount of soot on it in teh inside but no more than normal, No Steigermud
and I have a 4x2 and also not as crazy as you ;-o, Far as I can tell the
brakes don;t stick.
>
All I know is this is getting very frustrating to the point I have actually
thought about getting rid of the truck. I love the dakota but the problems
and lack of any dealers I have been to to show any sign of car is getting
real old.
Jeff Durling
'01 4x2 QC SLT+ 4.7
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