Re: Fuel economy

[Christopher Cooley <chriscooley@worldnet.att.net>]

Just to comment - all 6 plugs can be changed without removal of any engine
componentry.  Changed mine in the garage last weekend - paid $68 for 6 plugs
from the dealer - pre-gapped.  Thought about aftermarket plugs, but sacked up
the cash feeling I did the right thing...

-Chris

Squier, Craig wrote:

> My experience is this...
> (95 J3 GLX, Autotech SS Exhaust, K&N, Airbox mods)
> I get 21-22mpg around town with "regular" acceleration. It drops to 19-20mpg
> if I hammer it alot.
>
>         On rural backroads doing 45-50 mph for a long time I will get as
> high as 30mpg. Doing 65-75 mph on the highway I get between 25 and 27,
> depending on how many passes I make and such...
>
>         Gas plays a part in it. If you run that midwestern junk with that 5%
> Alcohol, you will get less mpg than running straight gas. I haven't seen a
> noticeable difference running premium or regular other than with premium
> might get a little more hp...
>
> As far as fuel economy, things to check:
> -New/Clean Fuel Filter
> -Maybe run a can of Techron through the lines to clean the valves/FI
> -Check Spark plugs (or have dealer look at) They replaced mine at 30kmi
> according to the service interval and indicated that they were in pretty bad
> shape. These are pretty expensive to have replaced at the dealer because the
> intake manifold has to come off to do the ones in back...
> -Make sure your snow screen is clear/clean and that you have a clean air
> filter, I recommend buying a K&N, comes with a 1,000,000 mile warranty and
> gives some performance benefits...
>
> Hope this all helps..
> -Cab