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Granted i did some spirited driving and i had the AC on for the whole tank of gas, is 13.8 mpg normal??? i usually get like 16.. but i did a whole tank of gas highway and i only got 18mpg and that was cruising around 75 without air conditioning on that tank of gas... WTF is goin on here? car is an 01 5spd with 60k on the clock. do i need a tune up? (new fuel filter, clean out air filter, new spark plugs?)
ALSO, when i first start my car up, it fires up and roars like it should.. but if i drive the car and than shut it off and come back to drive again in an hour or two, the car will start, but it BARELY starts.. it doesnt roar like that first start up... its a guessing game as to whether or not its going to start on me or not... is that a spark plug issue or do you think my battery is running outta juice? bc i can def use a new battery too
AND ONE MORE THING --- if im ripping through first gear and i go to shift into 2nd at like 5000-5500rpm my clutch will make a SQUEALING noise... is that normal? ive heard it is, but i think its time for a new clutch anyway..
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Things to do:
1) Fix exhaust leak
2) Remove isolators
3) Get rear decklid shaved and painted DONE
4) Get fog lights sprayed with black/clear mix
5) Get lower valence re-sprayed
So far, i'm 1/5....
Last edited by hpwrestler220; 08-09-2009 at 04:53 PM.
Vehicle: 02 Ford Mustang GT and 03 Crown Victoria PI
Location: austin,TX
Posts: 1,047
Clean out the oil filter? It that what you do instead of buying a new one? lol
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2003 Grey Crown Victoria Police Interceptor the DD stock
2002 Silver Mustang Gt not stock
JLT Cold air intake
Accufab 75mm Throttle Body & Plenum
Mac longtube headers
Dr.Gas o/r x
SLP Loudmouth 1
3.73 gears
Steeda tri ax short shifter
H&R sport springs
Tokico HP Shocks & Shruts
18x9/18x10 Black chrome bullitt rims
SCT Xcal 2 tuner done by JMS Chip and perf. http://Centraltexasstangs.com
Clean out the oil filter? It that what you do instead of buying a new one? lol
HAHAHAHA i meant air filter... for all i know its black right now.. i never look at that thing since its in the fender
lmao please excuse me.. long night last night. still not recovered =P
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Things to do:
1) Fix exhaust leak
2) Remove isolators
3) Get rear decklid shaved and painted DONE
4) Get fog lights sprayed with black/clear mix
5) Get lower valence re-sprayed
Sounds like tune up time, I normally pull 25-27 highway. Very possible the start up issue is also related to the ignition system, or fuel system and be covered under the tune up. I also have the high rpm squeak, but someday I hope to get the high rpm tire chirp to dround it out
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98 4.6 SOHC GT
MSD coil packs, Headman street headers, BBK X-pipe w/cats, Cherry Bomb vortex cat back, ZOOM clutch, Auto Meter 3 pillar w/oil press, water temp, and volt gauges, Alpine head unit. work still in progress.
Could be the battery, but doesn't sound like it. Have it checked out at autozone.
Sounds more like fuel/air filter or plugs. Could be a combination, or could just be one.
when is the time to buy new plugs??? its not like they are expensive so i could prob use some no?
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Things to do:
1) Fix exhaust leak
2) Remove isolators
3) Get rear decklid shaved and painted DONE
4) Get fog lights sprayed with black/clear mix
5) Get lower valence re-sprayed
Vehicle: 02 Ford Mustang GT and 03 Crown Victoria PI
Location: austin,TX
Posts: 1,047
Oh ok thank god, but I would start with air and fuel filters.
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2003 Grey Crown Victoria Police Interceptor the DD stock
2002 Silver Mustang Gt not stock
JLT Cold air intake
Accufab 75mm Throttle Body & Plenum
Mac longtube headers
Dr.Gas o/r x
SLP Loudmouth 1
3.73 gears
Steeda tri ax short shifter
H&R sport springs
Tokico HP Shocks & Shruts
18x9/18x10 Black chrome bullitt rims
SCT Xcal 2 tuner done by JMS Chip and perf. http://Centraltexasstangs.com
Sounds like tune up time, I normally pull 25-27 highway. Very possible the start up issue is also related to the ignition system, or fuel system and be covered under the tune up. I also have the high rpm squeak, but someday I hope to get the high rpm tire chirp to dround it out
tire chirp is over-rated.. its all about sticking to the pavement =) so what should i do with my tune up???
spark plugs (what kind?) and ill check my compression ratio while im in there
clean my air filter
get a new fuel filter? (my dad says i dont need to bc fuel is cleaner now than way back then?) i feel like i should get one anyway
and im definitely getting a new battery.
am i missing anything?
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Things to do:
1) Fix exhaust leak
2) Remove isolators
3) Get rear decklid shaved and painted DONE
4) Get fog lights sprayed with black/clear mix
5) Get lower valence re-sprayed
I'd say around 80,000-100,000 miles is a good time for new plugs.
also might be the stock CoP's failing when they warmup, I've been through that. shouldn't be if it's a 2003+ model.
ughhh... i dont wanna have to pay for those bad boys... hopefully once i tune her up it will start fine and ill start seeing at least 20mpg on the highway.. 18 is killer
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Things to do:
1) Fix exhaust leak
2) Remove isolators
3) Get rear decklid shaved and painted DONE
4) Get fog lights sprayed with black/clear mix
5) Get lower valence re-sprayed
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13.8 mpg?? come in and help me out
