Just checking. Seen too many folks skimping on the fuel grade due to cost
savings and then complaining about poor driveability on the higher end and
turbo models (Caliber/PT/SRT Series).
- Bernd
-----Original Message-----
From: Jamie Calder [mailto:JCalder3@cfl.rr.com]
Sent: Sunday, July 20, 2008 9:09 PM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: Re: DML: RE: OT PT Cruiser Tune Up
Running premium due to the turbo
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From: "Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@dodgetrucks.org>
Sent: Sunday, July 20, 2008 7:21 PM
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Subject: RE: DML: RE: OT PT Cruiser Tune Up
>
> Batteries are 3/36, "wearable items" (brakes/clutch/bulbs/fuses) are
> 12/12,
> and catalytic converter/PCM's are 8/80.
>
> 17mpg isn't normal though. What fuel grade are you running?
>
> - Bernd
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jamie Calder [mailto:JCalder3@cfl.rr.com]
> Sent: Sunday, July 20, 2008 5:49 PM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: Re: DML: RE: OT PT Cruiser Tune Up
>
>
>
>
> I thought the wires and plugs should still be good too but the bad gas
> mileage made me think otherwise. Is 17 mpg normal for an '07 PT Turbo
> (75-80 mph highway)? I can get up to 20-21 mpg if I drive 60 highway.
> Around town it drops to 15-16. This is under normal driving. If I over
> utilize the turbo of course it drops dramatically. Any other ideas to the
> poor gas mileage?
>
> Also, is the battery covered under warranty? The stock one is already
> shot.
>
> It won't hold a charge.
> How about interior parts? The glove box latch is broken.
>
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@dodgetrucks.org>
> Sent: Sunday, July 20, 2008 3:25 PM
> To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
> Subject: DML: RE: OT PT Cruiser Tune Up
>
>>
>> Nope...no need to remove the intake. Just a standard (short) 5/8" plug
>> socket and a long extension. Also, gap the plugs at .045", not the
>> .050".
>> At 14K miles though, it's really not necessary to change the plugs/wires.
>> The plugs are good for 30-35K miles and the wires are good for 50-60K
>> miles.
>> If you do decide though, NGK V-Powers are the way to go on the PT Turbo's
>> and the "Hot Wires" (8mm) work really well too.
>>
>> Clean out the "make up" filter in the air box with some mild solvent and
>> let
>> it dry.
>>
>> - Bernd
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Jamie Calder [mailto:JCalder3@cfl.rr.com]
>> Sent: Sunday, July 20, 2008 10:35 AM
>> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
>> Subject: DML: OT PT Cruiser Tune Up
>>
>>
>> We have an '07 Turbo PT and it's been getting only 17 MPG highway so I'll
>> be
>>
>> doing plugs, wires, air filter. Looks like the 2 center plugs may be
>> blocked by the intake but should be able to work around it with the
>> proper
>> extension and swivel, correct? Anything else replaceable on these cars
>> that
>>
>> mileage? Only has 14,000 miles.
>> Thanks,
>> James
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
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