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Old Feb 11, 2016 | 04:45 PM
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The last tires I bought were Toyos that were heavier than OEM tires. I lost about 1.5 mpg when I put them on. The tire was great for handling, just cost a lot for gas over the life of the tire. Would like to avoid that if possible.
For sure! Especially driving alot it adds up quick. I spent over a week researching tires and the weight. I could almost always pop off 22 mpg on the OEM Michelin's, then went to the heaver Cooper (43lbs compared to the 30lb oems) and lost 1.5 to 2 MPG.

These Nitto's weigh 31lbs and back to getting my 22mpg on the highway.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2016 | 09:45 AM
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Old Feb 12, 2016 | 12:50 PM
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I'm getting a Squealing sound coming from the truck when im wide open until about 55mph, I was going to try to keep it wide open but had to go half throttle around 60mph because of the curve, Any Idea Fella's?

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Also does it from a 30 mph roll.. Damn V6 Fords!



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Serpentine belt?.....or get the pig out of the back....

Might want to try a gatorback belt
 
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Old Feb 12, 2016 | 12:51 PM
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Old Feb 12, 2016 | 12:52 PM
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Ooo......10* right now reached the high for today
 
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Old Feb 12, 2016 | 01:13 PM
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Keep it up there! It's 67 and sunny here.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2016 | 01:42 PM
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Hey stranger.
 
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Hey stranger.
been a while huh
 
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Old Feb 12, 2016 | 02:18 PM
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Old Feb 12, 2016 | 02:30 PM
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I don't get online much any more. Today I'm bored at work so I just have been slumming around here. lol
 
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Old Feb 12, 2016 | 02:31 PM
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Decided i am going to do a tune up to the cavalier. About to go pickup the Plugs, Coil Boots, air filter and some techron. Ended up at 31 dollars for a tune up

After 170k miles its time for plugs, The sister in law swears she never got it done. We bought it at 143k and now its sitting at 171k. Hard to believe plugs can last that long.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2016 | 02:34 PM
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Decided i am going to do a tune up to the cavalier. About to go pickup the Plugs, Coil Boots, air filter and some techron. Ended up at 31 dollars for a tune up

After 170k miles its time for plugs, The sister in law swears she never got it done. We bought it at 143k and now its sitting at 171k. Hard to believe plugs can last that long.
Plugs last much longer if you're not an EB.
 
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Plugs last much longer if you're not an EB.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2016 | 02:45 PM
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I never knew buying a V10 would benefit my wallet due to the excellent fuel economy (11.7). Or maybe it's because gas is so low...
 
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