Is that for the first few tanks, or do I always need to floor it?
I'm usually easier on the gas than not.
On Jul 5, 2006, at 9:35 AM, Rick Glass wrote:
> It will improve after a couple of tanks, the computer adjusts for
> stuff like that......just give it more than 1 tank and don't be
> afraid to put your foot in it, if you don't get on it, it ain't
> gonna run right.
>
>
>
> Rick Glass
> '99 SF 98k Flowmasters Kirk'd
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steven W. Riggins"
> <mailinglists@geeksrus.com>
> To: "Rick Glass" <cmysho@comcast.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, July 05, 2006 1:33 AM
> Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Poor mileage
>
>
>> Rick,
>>
>> I tried that once in 99 and I got a lot of knocking and what not,
>> so I quickly went back to 92 and that all went away. Any idea why
>> that would happen?
>>
>> On Jul 4, 2006, at 11:28 PM, Rick Glass wrote:
>>
>>> I would start with dropping the supreme and start running 87
>>> octane.......it may not seem to get better mileage off of the
>>> first few tanks, but it will improve after a couple of tanks.
>>> Fuel costs too much as it is, why give the extra $$$$ away.
>>>
>>>
>>> Rick Glass
>>> '99 SF 98k Flowmasters Kirk'd
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steven W. Riggins"
>>> <mailinglists@geeksrus.com>
>>> To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
>>> Sent: Tuesday, July 04, 2006 10:57 PM
>>> Subject: [Shotimes] Poor mileage
>>>
>>>
>>>> Hi again. Thanks for all of your input last time :)
>>>>
>>>> My 97 has been seeing lower and lower milage, esp in the city.
>>>> Since I just got the wheel bearing fixed (which has removed all
>>>> sounds I was hearing as well as showing the same temps on the
>>>> rear discs for 5 days now), my in-city mileage has been a
>>>> paulry 14.6-15.5 mpg.
>>>>
>>>> My cams are not fixed yet, but I don't know if any slippage
>>>> could occur and still have the car run at all :) I don't notice
>>>> any rough running, etc.
>>>>
>>>> There have been times where I've noticed a very rich fuel odor
>>>> after idling in the garage when I arrive, or leave. more so
>>>> when its cold (outside and engine cold)
>>>>
>>>> I had the fuel filter changed a couple of months ago. I run
>>>> Chevron supreme and mobil 1 10-30.
>>>>
>>>> What are some of the leading causes? I know I never got over
>>>> 18-19 when she was new, but 15 is kinda lame :)
>>>>
>>>> Steve
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