changed plugs + fuel filter
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changed plugs + fuel filter
Had my plugs + fuel filter changed[started to do it myself but said naah!].I guess the performance drop is gradual and you dont notice it, but i sure do have more pickup now.The plugs were the prettiest color -tan i have ever seen. No carbon, no ash, but were worn.The electrode tip had a indent worn in it where the spark hits, and the electrode had been worn down and was pretty rounded.Fuel filter was pretty clogged could not blow thru to easy.Tested the tps volts and was ok, did a code scan and everything is ok.I feel better now looking at my plugs that my a/f ratio is good.
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Re: changed plugs + fuel filter
Originally posted by V10KLZZ71S
Had my plugs + fuel filter changed[started to do it myself but said naah!].I guess the performance drop is gradual and you dont notice it, but i sure do have more pickup now.The plugs were the prettiest color -tan i have ever seen. No carbon, no ash, but were worn.The electrode tip had a indent worn in it where the spark hits, and the electrode had been worn down and was pretty rounded. Fuel filter was pretty clogged could not blow thru to easy.Tested the tps volts and was ok, did a code scan and everything is ok.I feel better now looking at my plugs that my a/f ratio is good.
Had my plugs + fuel filter changed[started to do it myself but said naah!].I guess the performance drop is gradual and you dont notice it, but i sure do have more pickup now.The plugs were the prettiest color -tan i have ever seen. No carbon, no ash, but were worn.The electrode tip had a indent worn in it where the spark hits, and the electrode had been worn down and was pretty rounded. Fuel filter was pretty clogged could not blow thru to easy.Tested the tps volts and was ok, did a code scan and everything is ok.I feel better now looking at my plugs that my a/f ratio is good.
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SHOREBIRD,73,780. e-mail me if you can meet somewhere close to stateline for coffee.
KEN, the electrode was somewhat deformed, what ever side is near the exhaust valve catches the most hell,plus the tip had a dip somewhat worn into it where the spark hits.They looked good, but on close inspection they needed to be replaced.So much for 100,000 miles.I had my friend at his repair shop install them, brought my own anti-sieze+ die-electric grease.
KEN, the electrode was somewhat deformed, what ever side is near the exhaust valve catches the most hell,plus the tip had a dip somewhat worn into it where the spark hits.They looked good, but on close inspection they needed to be replaced.So much for 100,000 miles.I had my friend at his repair shop install them, brought my own anti-sieze+ die-electric grease.
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Originally posted by V10KLZZ71S
KEN, the electrode was somewhat deformed, what ever side is near the exhaust valve catches the most hell,plus the tip had a dip somewhat worn into it where the spark hits.They looked good, but on close inspection they needed to be replaced.So much for 100,000 miles.I had my friend at his repair shop install them, brought my own anti-sieze+ die-electric grease.
KEN, the electrode was somewhat deformed, what ever side is near the exhaust valve catches the most hell,plus the tip had a dip somewhat worn into it where the spark hits.They looked good, but on close inspection they needed to be replaced.So much for 100,000 miles.I had my friend at his repair shop install them, brought my own anti-sieze+ die-electric grease.
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Originally posted by V10KLZZ71S
NO NO KEN,i didn't think that.I understand what you were saying, and thanks for the info,thats what we are all here for , to share any info we have.Thanks.
NO NO KEN,i didn't think that.I understand what you were saying, and thanks for the info,thats what we are all here for , to share any info we have.Thanks.
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Sorry about your car, if you find them intro them to mr gun and you wont need the first two.I had a GS 1100 Suzuki stolen from me years ago and it is a sickening feeling.I found him and the bike 2 yrs later, cops got him before i did.Good luck.
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Re: invest in LOJACK
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Those Lo-jack systems are cool. They work well too. Once bitten twice shy if you know what I mean.
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I have seen something about a system like a Lojac that lets you go on the computer and see where the car is and where it has been. It an idea people are using to check on where their kids are driving. I saw it in a story about someones car being stolen and he was able to tell the police where to find it. "You say your was stolen, but you know where it is, Yea right."
I have seen something about a system like a Lojac that lets you go on the computer and see where the car is and where it has been. It an idea people are using to check on where their kids are driving. I saw it in a story about someones car being stolen and he was able to tell the police where to find it. "You say your was stolen, but you know where it is, Yea right."
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102,700 Miles and Changing Plugs Tomorrow
Well I made it over 100,000 miles on the original plugs. I started noticing an occasional miss at low RPM at about 99,000 but it has not gotten worse since.
I guess we'll see if a weekend mechanic is up to the task.
I guess we'll see if a weekend mechanic is up to the task.
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After putting some miles since plugs + filter change, i think this along with some occasionally detonation [run premium all the time and sometimes it will ping on shifts] i think my truck is running real well again, evidenced by me blowing away a new chevy 1500 slowarado "w/a VORTEC" like the guy said, he even waited for me to get alongside of him to smoke him.He said whats in there? V10! He said Ive got a vortec, i said oh.I did run some good octane boost in one tank and it seemed to help with performance.My recent dyno time did not indicate,but my truck is haulin butt again! Yah Whooo!