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| Tweet Topic Started: Jul 22 2009, 08:12 AM (1,183 Views) | |
| snail | Jul 22 2009, 08:12 AM Post #1 |
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I finally got over 40 mpg with my 216,000mi, broken EGR, check engine light on, rich running, 4cyl AUTO!!! I couldn't be happier with the little purple egg I Seafoamed the motor and gas tank, fresh 10w-30 Valvoline Maxlife, and a simple tune up (wires, plugs, cap, rotor). Now I can be a proud Metro driver
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| Cobb | Jul 22 2009, 08:57 AM Post #2 |
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I am sure you can easily beat that. Now try accelerating a tad slower and going 5 under the posted limit. Make sure your tires are fully inflated to the tire max psi and you have a clean air filter. Tint the windows and try not using the ac. If you do not use ac, try blocking half the grill where the radiator does not exist and the gap between the hood and bumper. |
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| Will | Jul 22 2009, 12:50 PM Post #3 |
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Victory is mine!!!!
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Way to go!!! That is damn good with a 4 cyl. auto. Especially where you live. Damn good. Keep it up my friend.
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| Bad Bent | Jul 22 2009, 01:51 PM Post #4 |
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Facetious Educated Donkey
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Wahoo!
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| Johnny Mullet | Jul 22 2009, 07:25 PM Post #5 |
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Fear the Mullet
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Congrats ![]() I was thrilled getting 40 when mine was running on 2 cylinders. |
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| Potter | Jul 22 2009, 09:16 PM Post #6 |
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Col. Potter
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You and me too brother... finaly after cleaning out the EGR in mine, new head gasket and being a little eayser on the trottle ive gotten down to half a tank and finaly broke the 50 mpg barrier with my 94 1.0 |
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| mwebb | Jul 22 2009, 11:32 PM Post #7 |
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FOG
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i am jealous still under 50mpg .... |
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| 99metro | Jul 23 2009, 10:03 AM Post #8 |
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putt-putt
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Those 4-banger automatics are hard to get good FE. Keep up the good work! |
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| MetroMatt | Jul 23 2009, 10:48 AM Post #9 |
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How would you go about cleaning out an EGR? And what Plugs and Wires would you recommend?
Edited by MetroMatt, Jul 23 2009, 10:49 AM.
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| metrojoe | Jul 23 2009, 11:52 AM Post #10 |
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smokin'
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use ngk plugs the standerd kind. egr port can be cleaned with exhaust manifold off or egr valve off and use coat hanger. like john says, if you remove egr and start engine you should hear exhaust leek from port. |
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| snail | Jul 23 2009, 11:58 AM Post #11 |
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I used the standard 1.99ish NGK plugs, and Advance auto cheapo x-act wires. I don't know if my EGR is clogged or not, but the plunger that is supposed to move on it doesn't budge. I just can't justify the $120 for a new one. |
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| Hacksaw | Jul 23 2009, 12:28 PM Post #12 |
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Disciple of Johnny Mullet
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Chances are you don't need to buy a new EGR, just clean the carbon out of the one you have.
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| Bad Bent | Jul 23 2009, 03:25 PM Post #13 |
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Facetious Educated Donkey
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Someone recommended robietherobot.com plug wires for $49 and $59 for Firebraided 8mm wires available in Black, Blue, Red, Yellow, (Firebraid Purple) and Chrome. My choice of plugs is unpopular so I won't mention it.
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| Murf 59 | Jul 24 2009, 09:13 AM Post #14 |
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Congrats BB. Over 40 is not so bad. It is the new 30 ahahahah |
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