I live at something like 15' Elev... and am about to venture into High
altitude for a trip... would resetting the computer in my Dak get me more
power when I'm up there... and if so... how is that accomplished?
-Robert Howe
1995 V6 4x4 5-Speed
Bone Stock :(
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From: RCPL-VAN CNIWR <RCPL-VAN_CNIWR@van.reid-crowther.com>
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Date: Wednesday, June 09, 1999 9:07 AM
Subject: DML: Re: MPG
>
>
> I agree with Tim, in that mileage goes up as altitude increases, as
> long as you don't flog it to overcome the loss of power. The air is
> less dense, giving a lean condition, so the comp. senses this and cuts
> back fuel, therefore, less fuel supplied means less fuel consumed,
> giving higher mileage, but less power. I used to live in a high
> altitude climate on the prairies, and didn't notice a loss of power
> until I moved to the coast and went back for a visit. What a
> difference! I think when I go out there this summer, I'll reset the
> comp. as soon as I get there to see if that does anything.
>
>
> Chad Niwranski
> 99 R/T CC Black/agate
> Abbotsford, BC
>
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