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Old 04-01-2008, 07:52 PM
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Took the truck to the shop and had them replace spark plugs
Then cleaned the MAF with CRC.
Then did some seafoam.

Now the truck is running like new.

I will also give an update if i gain any MPG with all that done.

Was running 15mpg city 17 (if lucky) hyw. I'll give an update next time i fill her up.
Old 04-01-2008, 07:55 PM
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How much was the plug change, and what plugs did you use?
Old 04-01-2008, 09:57 PM
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Double platinum spark plugs at $8 each

Then $230 for labor

but i wasnt going to whith it
Old 04-07-2008, 10:42 AM
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getting about 17.5 mpg on this fillup (about half city half highway)
Old 04-15-2008, 07:15 PM
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Default Update 2

filled up on the 11th i was getting about 16 mpg (%75 was city)

Filled up today and got about 19 mpg (85% highway)

Now only if i coul only drive on the highway all the time
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$230 for labor?!

you cant change your own spark plugs?
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my dad said he would split the cost on it so i went with it
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Originally Posted by tonkatruck66
you cant change your own spark plugs?
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Old 04-15-2008, 08:49 PM
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you coulda got a set of autolite coppers, changed them, and done the other stuff yourself for the grand total of:

Seafoam: $7
MAF Cleaner: $5
Autolite coppers: $12
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Originally Posted by tonkatruck66
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yes i could have done them myself just never done them on this truck before

And my dad was going to pay to take it in (because he was going to do it before i bought the truck from him) so i payed half of it.


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