Matt Plowman wrote:
>
> Hi folks,
>
> Do the *stock* 318's have a propensity to ping (detonate/pre-ignition
> what have you)? I test drove a '97 318 Dakota and it was lightly
> rattling pretty much the whole time. Whats up? Is it necessary to
> run premium to do away with it?
>
> I understand the MP computer does'nt help this much with a bit more
> timing advance thrown in ...
>
> What is the stock thermostat temp? Will a 180 or 160 help with
> detonation probs? How about spark plugs one heat range cooler and
> gapped a tad tighter?
>
> One last thing ... you guys with the mostly stock 318/auto's ... what
> kind of MPG do you realistically get?
>
> TIA,
>
> Matt
PING - I have about 2000 miles on my '97 5.2, 4x4, auto and have not
heard a ping yet.
MPG - I get about 14 going back and forth to work. Top milage I have
gotten was on a 300 trip and was 15.5 MPG. These numbers are from the
readout on the "smart rear view mirror", but they seem pretty accurate.
I'm kinda curious what MPG other folks are getting.
GDS
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