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Chuck
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3/07/2010
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I got a Dakota 93, LE, 4WD, Auto, 3.9L for my first truck at 16. Im stoked and it runs like a babe. The problem with being young is I dont know much about my truck, how it works, or how to fix stuff. I have 13-15MPG which seems like nothing. I haven't heard anything that doesn't sound funny. I know my gas gauge has some issues reading how much in the tank(explained in other post), but other than that the only think that might be worth mentioning is that after starting it, it sounds weird till I get it up to 25 then the sound goes away then i can go slower and it sounds fine.
Anyway to improve MPG?
Ps: I replaced the filter and had an oil change the day I got it.
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Chuck
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3/07/2010
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Also, I can't take an auto class next year because the class is getting the boot. The stupidist thing I've ever heard. There were 20+ kids in that class too.
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Chuck
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3/07/2010
16:38:43
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Ps: I have the Haynes repair Manual
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psssst
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3/07/2010
20:32:01
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18 mpg's is what you'll get max with that truck,
Have you checked for codes?
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dakota49
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3/07/2010
20:55:56
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Chuck, the way to check for codes is, turn the key to the on position, not to start, only to "on". then turn it on and off 3 times (quickly) and leave it in the on position. Either the Check Engine light or the odometer will show the codes, the ck.eng. light will flash, or it will show a code number with a "P" in front of the code, then it will move to another code (if any) or will show Pdone.
Good luck and welcome to the world of Dakota's
Dakota49
1988 3.9 5 speed 4X4
dakota49
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Chuck
Dodge Dakota
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3/07/2010
22:01:53
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What are the "codes" for?
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Chuck
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22:06:53
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After I turned it on and off 3 times all it did was flash the Check engine light.
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daddio
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3/08/2010
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"all it did was flash the Check engine light"
Chuck, that is what it is supposed to do. You have to count the flashes like this: Flash, short pause Flash Flash= Code 12, 5 flashes, a short pause, 5 flashes= Code 55.
Try it again and psot back what you find.
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Chuck
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3/12/2010
21:39:40
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I got error code 55.
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Chuck
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3/12/2010
22:31:25
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"Heater Resistance Bank 1 Sensor 3"
That is the error, but what does that mean?
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ROGER
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3/12/2010
23:56:21
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Heater in the oxygen sensor is not heating. You need a new oxygen sensor, the one closest to the motor. Its in the exhaust pipe.
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cory
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3/15/2010
01:57:37
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code 55 is the 'end' code. means u have no issues if you have no
other codes.
go to dodgeforum.com under 1st gen dakota faq and find the code
list, along with many other tips
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Bob Lincoln
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3/15/2010
08:28:39
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http://www.allpar.com/fix/codes/index.html for the procedure and code list for your vintage truck. You have no faults listed, your O2 sensor is not bad.
Depending on driving style, you got what you can get. I drive conservatively, and I get 20 mpg highway and 17 city; EPA ratings were 20/16, so I'm on track.
Do a full tuneup before anything - new spark plugs, wires, ignition rotor, cap, air and gas filter, PCV valve and clean the breather cap and throttle body.
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