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Old Dec 24, 2003 | 08:22 AM
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Reset computer?

If you pull your battery cables off for 5 minutes, will your computer go back to factory specs? I do not have any upgrades aside from a K&N air filter. I thought I read a thread that mentioned that the truck learns as you drive. If so, is this learning to help improve power or mileage? I get about 13 mpg in town and about 16mpg on highway (mountains). I have 45K mi. and no driveability problems, will resetting help the mileage? Thanks for any feedback.
 
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Old Dec 24, 2003 | 08:30 AM
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If the check engine lamp is on, it probably will not change a thing...
 
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Old Dec 24, 2003 | 08:38 AM
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Thanks for the speedy reply. No check engine light, no problems. Just thought that it might "learn" better now that there are a few miles on the truck and get better fuel mileage. Or, is it learning all the time, or every "x" amount of starts? I guess what I'm asking is this pointless?
 
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Old Dec 24, 2003 | 08:46 AM
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is it learning all the time, or every "x" amount of starts?
Yes it is...
 
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Old Dec 24, 2003 | 10:51 AM
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Thank you, Merry Christmas.
 
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Old Dec 24, 2003 | 05:09 PM
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I do not have any upgrades aside from a K&N air filter.
Matt,

Just noticed this quote from you about the K&N filter and thought I might tell you to do a search about the filters cause there are a lot of posts on here about the K&Ns letting dust through the filter and into the engine. Disregard if you've already done this or don't care that much .

Grant
 
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