It's official... Picked me up about 3 MPG this week...
#11
WELCOME BACK!!
Kensai, welcome back!! we saw you were off the frequency for a bit, I thought that maybe HYDRA put you on probation!! (LOL!!) Just because you werent driving, doesn't mean you can't post!!
I was reading about O2 sensors going, and causing decreased fuel mileage even though the codes aren't there. It sounds a good time to change mine, I am at 101K at least the before cat ones. If I replace it will it throw a code until the new one gets "Broken in" or should it just be plug and play?
Kensai, welcome back!! we saw you were off the frequency for a bit, I thought that maybe HYDRA put you on probation!! (LOL!!) Just because you werent driving, doesn't mean you can't post!!
I was reading about O2 sensors going, and causing decreased fuel mileage even though the codes aren't there. It sounds a good time to change mine, I am at 101K at least the before cat ones. If I replace it will it throw a code until the new one gets "Broken in" or should it just be plug and play?
#13
WELCOME BACK!!
Kensai, welcome back!! we saw you were off the frequency for a bit, I thought that maybe HYDRA put you on probation!! (LOL!!) Just because you werent driving, doesn't mean you can't post!!
I was reading about O2 sensors going, and causing decreased fuel mileage even though the codes aren't there. It sounds a good time to change mine, I am at 101K at least the before cat ones. If I replace it will it throw a code until the new one gets "Broken in" or should it just be plug and play?
Kensai, welcome back!! we saw you were off the frequency for a bit, I thought that maybe HYDRA put you on probation!! (LOL!!) Just because you werent driving, doesn't mean you can't post!!
I was reading about O2 sensors going, and causing decreased fuel mileage even though the codes aren't there. It sounds a good time to change mine, I am at 101K at least the before cat ones. If I replace it will it throw a code until the new one gets "Broken in" or should it just be plug and play?
No doubt Tommy!
Plug and play but you need to reset the computer so you won't get good gas mileage for the first little as seen here: Engine Code Index (Check Engine Light?)
#14
HYDRA,
NO IR HERE. I tried the Autolite Platinum for a short time, but they werent long. I have been on Autolite Copper since Indy D and I believe you set me straight. I am thinking of changing the before CAT O2 sensors but the ones I see at least at A/Z are the ones you have to assemble the wiring, any ideas on where I can find one that is really plug and play with the connector already assembled.?
NO IR HERE. I tried the Autolite Platinum for a short time, but they werent long. I have been on Autolite Copper since Indy D and I believe you set me straight. I am thinking of changing the before CAT O2 sensors but the ones I see at least at A/Z are the ones you have to assemble the wiring, any ideas on where I can find one that is really plug and play with the connector already assembled.?
#15
WELCOME BACK!!
Kensai, welcome back!! we saw you were off the frequency for a bit, I thought that maybe HYDRA put you on probation!! (LOL!!) Just because you werent driving, doesn't mean you can't post!!
I was reading about O2 sensors going, and causing decreased fuel mileage even though the codes aren't there. It sounds a good time to change mine, I am at 101K at least the before cat ones. If I replace it will it throw a code until the new one gets "Broken in" or should it just be plug and play?
Kensai, welcome back!! we saw you were off the frequency for a bit, I thought that maybe HYDRA put you on probation!! (LOL!!) Just because you werent driving, doesn't mean you can't post!!
I was reading about O2 sensors going, and causing decreased fuel mileage even though the codes aren't there. It sounds a good time to change mine, I am at 101K at least the before cat ones. If I replace it will it throw a code until the new one gets "Broken in" or should it just be plug and play?
So having a full time Information Tech job and a full family to take care of, the most spare time I can muster is just part time school. Taking just 2 classes per semester. Lucikly Uncle SAM has the lifetime learning and hope tax credit that I can fully deduct my education! Free education is better than no education!
Otherwise, I do respond to any messages I can relate to and can firmly give a sound answer to.
Last edited by Kensai; 04-13-2009 at 11:51 PM.
#16
Nope, my IR plugs gave me same or slightly better mileage. I must assume (I hate assuming things) that it is because my Truck has been garage for so long, the sensors and all the other stuff may tend to gum up a little from idling fluids and what not. These IR plugs are still Champion Truck plugs as well. Took a few of them off for inspection and they are still super clean.
Keeping up with a routine full severe maintenance schedule on my D, the only thing left to check is my 02 sensors. I have replaced just about all the other sensors knowned to go out on a 1st gen durango in the 90k miles this thing had.
I do agree however, that for some funny reason, once I have changed out my fluids on my diff and tranny, and transfer case all at the same time, the first couple tanks, my MPG's improved by more than 10-15 percent. I usually avg 11-12, but during the first few hundred miles after changing out all the tranny/diff fluids, I noticed the MPG was at 12-13. Then eventually dropped back to 11-12. At first, I thought it was just coincidence. But after replacing my fluids 2 more times in the life of my Durango, both times, it temporary showed a MPG improvement.
So definitely something in the tranny, transfer case, and differentials made a temporary MPG improvement when running new fluids thru them. I just wished the improvement would last much much longer!
Keeping up with a routine full severe maintenance schedule on my D, the only thing left to check is my 02 sensors. I have replaced just about all the other sensors knowned to go out on a 1st gen durango in the 90k miles this thing had.
I do agree however, that for some funny reason, once I have changed out my fluids on my diff and tranny, and transfer case all at the same time, the first couple tanks, my MPG's improved by more than 10-15 percent. I usually avg 11-12, but during the first few hundred miles after changing out all the tranny/diff fluids, I noticed the MPG was at 12-13. Then eventually dropped back to 11-12. At first, I thought it was just coincidence. But after replacing my fluids 2 more times in the life of my Durango, both times, it temporary showed a MPG improvement.
So definitely something in the tranny, transfer case, and differentials made a temporary MPG improvement when running new fluids thru them. I just wished the improvement would last much much longer!
Last edited by Kensai; 04-13-2009 at 11:52 PM.
#17
#19
HYDRA,
NO IR HERE. I tried the Autolite Platinum for a short time, but they werent long. I have been on Autolite Copper since Indy D and I believe you set me straight. I am thinking of changing the before CAT O2 sensors but the ones I see at least at A/Z are the ones you have to assemble the wiring, any ideas on where I can find one that is really plug and play with the connector already assembled.?
NO IR HERE. I tried the Autolite Platinum for a short time, but they werent long. I have been on Autolite Copper since Indy D and I believe you set me straight. I am thinking of changing the before CAT O2 sensors but the ones I see at least at A/Z are the ones you have to assemble the wiring, any ideas on where I can find one that is really plug and play with the connector already assembled.?
#20
Also would not know how or why the PCM would relearn things just by changing fluids on the tranny and axles unless there are sensors that say "lookie lookie, new clean fluids"