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'01 trying to max mpg
It's probably being done in the tuneup, but if not, I've heard new O2 sensors and spark plugs help a lot. Clean the throttle body...they're probably doing that too. As far as chips go, you can check this out. http://www.bullydog.com/product.php?ID=4. And a new intake and exhast definitely help.- Dexter
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- Forum: 1st Gen - 1997 - 2002
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Just hit 165,000 miles, need some advice
Just watched it a few hours ago lol. Gonna try it out, finally have a use for my impact gun lol- Dexter
- Post #23
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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Just hit 165,000 miles, need some advice
How hard are they to get out if they do snap?- Dexter
- Post #21
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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Just hit 165,000 miles, need some advice
Did any of your plugs break when you were taking them out?- Dexter
- Post #19
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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Just hit 165,000 miles, need some advice
I'll look for it tomorrow...Thanks!- Dexter
- Post #17
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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Just hit 165,000 miles, need some advice
I just cleaned the MAF sensor and throttle body...neither of them were THAT dirty...but DAMN! Made such a big difference. My engine is MUCH more responsive now and idles WAY smoother. I think I'll do the spark plugs next. Do the 5.4 3V's even have a PCV valve?- Dexter
- Post #15
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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Just hit 165,000 miles, need some advice
How do you clean the throttle body? I don't want to remove something that will mess anything up.- Dexter
- Post #13
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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Just hit 165,000 miles, need some advice
Lol no, what I really want is a truck thats still running smoothly at 250k miles. I guess I'll start off with cleaning the MAF, throttle body, and PVC valve since it'll cost nothing.- Dexter
- Post #12
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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Just hit 165,000 miles, need some advice
Well I just got a brand new Interstate Megatron II battery and got my shit aligned less than 4 months ago. My belts are new as well. So that's a few things checked off of the list lol. How much do you think the parts to do all of this will cost. I'll do everything myself to save some money.- Dexter
- Post #10
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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Just hit 165,000 miles, need some advice
Lol thanks. And "waking up" the truck may not be a good idea since my goal is fuel economy. Lol- Dexter
- Post #7
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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Noticed Something Funny.....
I see my truck there just about every 5 page loads lol- Dexter
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Just hit 165,000 miles, need some advice
Got the headlights taken care of. Just got a completely new brake system and pads about 20k miles ago. I change my oil and air filter every 3k miles. What can be done to the tranny to maximize its life? I just want to get it "tuned up" so to speak and check on the tranny. But I really don't know...- Dexter
- Post #5
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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Just hit 165,000 miles, need some advice
I change my oil every 3k miles, so I think we're good in that reguard lol. Thanks- Dexter
- Post #3
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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Just hit 165,000 miles, need some advice
My truck feels like it's lost a lot of power over the course of 165,000 miles. I'm about to get a big bonus and I want to bring my truck in to get it tuned up and some maintenance done. What typically needs replacing/tuning/cleaning at 165k miles?- Dexter
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- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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