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shdow
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12/10/2005
04:19:38
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I need better gas mileage
would a pcv valve not working right effect gas?
what is best way to improve gas economy?
I ran the the tank dry after 10 gals
12.5 +- 1 mpg per gal all I could get
when it ran outta gas you would think the engine was toasted after the noise you hear
sounded like a diesel
Happy Holidays to all
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indydak
Dodge Dakota
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12/10/2005
08:00:27
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wow only 12 mpg! i'm getting close to 25, you might check the air filter,O2 sensor, air pressure in tires, clogged exhaust, etc.
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daddio
Dodge Dakota
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12/10/2005
09:34:47
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the most important thimgs to better mileage.
1) make sure the vehicle is in the best possible state of tune.(i.e. plugs, wires, filters, sensors)
2) proper tire inflation and alignment
3) take the lead out of your foot.
4) use synthetic fluids wherever possible.
get no less than a Haynes manual(best 20 bucks you can spend on your dak) or go all out and find a Factory Service Manual. you won't regret either of these books.
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shdow
Dodge Dakota
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12/10/2005
10:05:39
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I still get the 1391 CPS error would that drasticaly effect the mileage?
1998 3.9 2wd ext cab
I hear that cps is a pain to put in
but if need be I can do it
any sources for it
I have wells part# for it but autozone doesn't carry it but lists it (Dumasses)
wells part# su3027
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daddio
Dodge Dakota
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12/10/2005
10:42:55
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is it just throwing the code or is it running rough? the cps is not that hard to change. i can get mine out in about 5 minutes. it may be a little more difficult if you have an auto trans.
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shdow
Dodge Dakota
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12/10/2005
14:25:23
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yeah I have auto 3.6 2wd
the truck doesn't run rough at all
the CPS sensor code still looms
and with it that annoying engine light
the gas station light is bad enough
INDYDAK
what is your setup that gets you 25mpg?
stick/auto what tweaks etc?
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indydak
Dodge Dakota
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12/12/2005
07:33:10
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after years of tinkering with vehicles i have gotten to know what works and what doesn't. and the way i have my dak setup will cost you $ to find out. nobody ever gave me free info on this stuff and how to make it all work right, so if you really want to know fork out the cash.
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Karma
Dodge Dakota
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12/12/2005
11:48:45
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IOW, fvck you, I got mine.
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samaritan
Dodge Dakota
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12/12/2005
11:52:40
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hey indydak, describe your truck so if someday I see you on fire in the breakdown lane I can wave as I drive by.
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GenII
12/12/2005
12:38:18
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yeah indydak what the f*ck?!?!
you're the HOLE of an A$$.
'93 Dakota CC 3.9 auto
(4.10, limited slip, exhaust, intake, lowered)
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daddio
Dodge Dakota
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12/12/2005
12:45:39
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he's probably got an RC and 25mpg would not be a miracle. i'm getting 23mpg on the hwy @ 70 with my '00 QC 3.9 5 speed w/ 3.55:1 and 235 tires. mines basically stock, v8 TB, CPS mod. that's it.
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indydak
Dodge Dakota
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12/12/2005
15:45:21
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ooooooo hit a sore spot?
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02dakota
GenIII
12/12/2005
17:19:31
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after years of tinkering with vehicles i have gotten to know what works and what doesn't.
Things change over the years from engine to engine
what helped last year or 2 years ago may not help on a newer engine.
and the way i have my dak setup will cost you $ to find out.
do a search and you will find lots of info on how to obtain at least a little better gas milage for free.
nobody ever gave me free info on this stuff and how to make it all work right, so if you really want to know fork out the cash.
if we wanted to pay for info we would not be here. and then again why dont you pay for a membership to this site?
Keith
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Mechanic
Dodge Dakota
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12/13/2005
08:05:46
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Just because you're such an idiot that you had to pay someone for your results doesn't mean everyone else is. Merry fvckin xmas, dickwad.
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indydak
Dodge Dakota
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12/13/2005
08:16:47
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yep just what i thought, nothing but pussy babys crying about they're junk pussy trucks!!!!!!!!! ha ha hah what losers . may you all die in a wreck caused by a drunk driver!!!!! hahahahahahahahahahahahahah
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LarryK
Dodge Dakota
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12/13/2005
11:42:38
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indydak - you must have a genetic deficiency. You f%ckng bonehead looser.
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samaritan
Dodge Dakota
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12/13/2005
11:59:16
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Is he so bitter because no one will help him? - or will no one help him because he's so bitter?
In the true spirit of Christmas (uh, I mean, "The Holidays") I think we should all contribute something to the "Let's Buy indydak A Friend" Fund (I fear it's going to take an awful lot of money though).
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Fed
GenII
12/13/2005
12:03:00
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shyyyeaaa go away indydak
you're unwanted.
'93 Dakota CC 3.9 auto
(4:10 gears, limited slip, exhaust, intake, lowered)
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Dale Carnegie
Dodge Dakota
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12/13/2005
12:19:03
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I think you guys are being too hard on indydak. I mean, he's already given you immensely valuable veteran advice like "...you might check the air filter,O2 sensor, air pressure in tires, clogged exhaust, etc.) Man I never would have thought of those things, and it's not like that kind of sage advice is just floating around out there on the web, and certainly not on this board. This guy could just be a veritable fountain of priceless info - he quite obviously knows things that only a man of vast experience (and secrecy) could know.
Hey indydak, if I paypal you a dollar will you tell me if I should use Amsoil or not?
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Dan M
Dodge Dakota
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12/13/2005
14:03:04
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Dale - I'll tell you for FREE why I don't use amsoil. I can't buy it at my local auto parts stores. I can get mobile 1 and royal purple.
- Dan M
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dar
Dodge Dakota
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12/13/2005
14:05:20
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Tips for mileage:
40 psi in your tires
Tonneau cover
K & N fipk
f & b throttle body
1.7 roller rockers
Dynomax muffler low restriction
Electric fan and remove the stock fan.
A real light foot on the throttle, keep under 2000 rpm if possble.
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