I know of 4 R/Ters in the area. They aren't on the DML though.
Tony
-----Original Message-----
From: Matt Brenneke <brenneke@gmail.com>
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Date: Friday, August 20, 2004 6:34 PM
Subject: DML: STL (Was: smog info)
>
>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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