Re: 88 Dakota 4x4=low gas mpg?

From: DR. Rosenpenis (jstamour@av8r.dwc.edu)
Date: Tue May 07 1996 - 16:57:06 EDT


> Generally, this type of deal is caused by a dirty Oxygen sensor.
>
> I replace O2 sensors every 30-40K and it does help. Carbed engines are
> worse in that they gum up the sensor.
>
> What happens is that the O2 sensor keeps reading lean and the system keeps
> dumping in fuel This extra fuel is easily a cause of trouble under heavy
> loads like you were getting.
>

How much does one of dem cost? and how hard are they to install? I have
an 89 with the Throttle body injection but have been get about 14mpg and
I do all highway driving. Plus My exhaust is like pure gas..

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