Re: Fuel economy

["Billy T." <btylaska@onramp.net>]

68 bucks for spark plugs...  Jesus H. Christ!!!  You have been ripped off!

Billy
No offence meant, hope none was taken.

Christopher Cooley wrote:

> 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