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Re: Fuel economy
Actually, no. Platinum split-fire are about that much. Expensive, but
worth it. Never a bad start, or a pre-ignition.
Sundie...
"Billy T." wrote:
>
> 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
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