So what is that, 3 or 4 DMLers in STL (and surrounding area) including
myself? Perhaps there should should be a midwest BBQ for those who
think New York is a long drive for a short weekend...
On Fri, 20 Aug 2004 09:57:57 -0500, Barry <barrysuperhawk@insightbb.com> wrote:
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> >On Behalf Of Eric Hufstedler
> >
> >>I just went through the same thing on my father's 95 3.9 with almost
> >>the same exact readings. The O2 sensor was faulty causing it to run
> >>lean (hot combustion chamber) which makes for high NOx. We also
> >>cleaned out the EGR for good measure.
> >
> >
> > Ok, thanks for the info.
> >
> > Why was the lean-ness causing high HCs? (i'm not arguing, just trying to
> > learn..)
> >
> > thanks,
> > eric
> >
>
> This brings up a question, I remember from previous posts that your O2
> sensor can have a drastic effect on your gas mileage. I also vaguely
> recall something being said about the service life of an O2 sensor being
> roughly 60k miles.
> History: My truck has 98k on it, and get's crappy mileage, but has no
> codes. At 60k, I had new cap/rotor/plugs/wires done, and also had the TB
> cleaned and the new intake gasket done.
> My actual question is this: are O2 sensors like the other wear items in
> your truck [change every xx miles] or "run 'em 'til they break" like an
> alternator. I just spent $35 to fill up my truck last night, so I am
> thinking about fuel efficiency [but not enough to go buy a geo..]
> 99,5.2,4x4,bone stock motor save for a K&N drop in and a mopar catback. I
> don't have smog testing here, but might be moving to a place that does [STL]...
>
> Thanks.
>
> --
> -Barry
>
> "Life is a tragedy for those who feel and a comedy for those who think"
> -fortune cookie
>
> DML:
> http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/Rb@6EE4xQAF2k/
> Superhawk:
> http://barrysuperhawk.home.insightbb.com
>
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