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28 is, um... really good.. but either way, the car would be fighting against the wind regardless.
i dont like to say this, but i may have a worn engine, as that relates to lost power, which, as previously stated, i may not know if i am losing any or not, but it feels like i should have more
i dont like to say this, but i may have a worn engine, as that relates to lost power, which, as previously stated, i may not know if i am losing any or not, but it feels like i should have more
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yes 28mpg is fantastic. Very few people have seen better mileage than I get, and that is one of them. FWIW I can easily get 21-22mpg mixed driving, and have seen 26-27mpg highway on extended trips. Alas, I can also just as easily get sub-15mpg, and that is much more fun.
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im starting to have a strange feeling that mileage could be very different for each engine... you got the lucky engine. for me, highly unlucky.. lol
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so far changing the plugs, wires, and coils did nothing. i have a new air filter in there, as well as a cabin filter. going to clean the maf/iat sensor eventually. going to try to get it seafoamed sunday. and.. yeah, thats about it so far
i think i heard something about my 4 speed being able to spin the tires? not in mine.. at a stop in the rain, i can floor it all the way, and it wont spin or anything. now dirt and leafs on the other hand.... lol
i think i heard something about my 4 speed being able to spin the tires? not in mine.. at a stop in the rain, i can floor it all the way, and it wont spin or anything. now dirt and leafs on the other hand.... lol
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so far changing the plugs, wires, and coils did nothing. i have a new air filter in there, as well as a cabin filter. going to clean the maf/iat sensor eventually. going to try to get it seafoamed sunday. and.. yeah, thats about it so far
i think i heard something about my 4 speed being able to spin the tires? not in mine.. at a stop in the rain, i can floor it all the way, and it wont spin or anything. now dirt and leafs on the other hand.... lol
i think i heard something about my 4 speed being able to spin the tires? not in mine.. at a stop in the rain, i can floor it all the way, and it wont spin or anything. now dirt and leafs on the other hand.... lol
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Jesus Christ soldier. Chill pill time for you.. lol
Fine, I will go to the store after work. Is there anything specific for cleaning the MAF?
Also, no, my brakes arent, uh, locked. Although the rear passenger side would squeak continuously whilst backing up, but I guess switching to new brakes fixed that
Fine, I will go to the store after work. Is there anything specific for cleaning the MAF?
Also, no, my brakes arent, uh, locked. Although the rear passenger side would squeak continuously whilst backing up, but I guess switching to new brakes fixed that
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Keep in mind that you'll probably have to replace your engine anyway. 04 A\Ts had the highest engine failure rates and at your mileage i wouldn't be too surprised.
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thanks. And I'll keep that in mind.. Who knows, maybe mine is just on it's last strings.. Which I had already been planning for something like that in a worst case scenario
actually the worst case scenario is that they'll void my car's 8 year 100k mile warranty for it being a lemon and I'll have to DImyself. And I have an engine hoist, should help a bit
actually the worst case scenario is that they'll void my car's 8 year 100k mile warranty for it being a lemon and I'll have to DImyself. And I have an engine hoist, should help a bit
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so should I call my dad stupid? That's what he told me. And as insult to injury, he told me, "fine, take it to the dealer. They'll just laugh at me." like thanks dad
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i would aim for a motor swap, not a rebuild..
will do paul, lol.
i'm going to check the stores for the stuff after i get off work, in... 3 hours
will do paul, lol.
i'm going to check the stores for the stuff after i get off work, in... 3 hours
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well actually, if its written off it might have as well saved you, cause you may get what you paid for it if not more.. and invest it into another rx8, this time a 6spd and maybe 06 or newer.. Since I stored my car for the winter and took it out, i've been getting 18mpg highway and 15mpg city, now thats down from 24mpg highway and 20 mpg city... `maybe its just the winter gas, but as soon as I get some cash, `its gonna be my plugs wires and coils.