Dirty Rockstar Posted August 18, 2004 Report Share Posted August 18, 2004 With the fluctuating gas prices, I am just curious.. Will BRAND NEW spark plugs and 8.5mm wires improve my gas mileage on my 90's 3.1? Im thinkin it will.. I will tell ya this.. The son of a bitch has more pep than ever.. Holy balls, I was at 90 before I knew it! I only looked at the speed because the front bumper started to shake as its on there by I believe 2 bolts now.. lol.. Anyone who knows, let me know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sl3196 Posted August 18, 2004 Report Share Posted August 18, 2004 If your old ones were pretty bad it should give you a little better mileage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitaloutsider Posted August 18, 2004 Report Share Posted August 18, 2004 Now run some Top Engine Cleaner (Aerosol kind.. the suck-through type didn't do shit for me). Feel the power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no1kicker Posted August 18, 2004 Report Share Posted August 18, 2004 Changing your O2 sensor should help too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Rockstar Posted August 18, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2004 Where do I find the O2 sensor at? And this top engine cleaner dealy you speak of? lol.. Great gas mileage kicks ass.. I spose I can save some by NOT flying down 35E at 90.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sl3196 Posted August 18, 2004 Report Share Posted August 18, 2004 Top engine cleaner can be bought at your gm dealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Rockstar Posted August 18, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2004 For a price and 3/4 Im sure... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sl3196 Posted August 18, 2004 Report Share Posted August 18, 2004 I got it for around $7 and it works very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Rockstar Posted August 18, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2004 Kick ass.. You mean, NOT 11/ plastic rivet for Z34 front GFX? LOL.. Ill look into it! Where do I spray it now? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sl3196 Posted August 18, 2004 Report Share Posted August 18, 2004 The stuff I got was the aresol and I sprayed it into my throttle body. Next time I want to get the kind that sucks in through a hose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z34_nut Posted August 18, 2004 Report Share Posted August 18, 2004 should be able to buy an 02 sensor at Napa or Advanced Auto parts for cheap.. Â i suggest advanced becuase its prolly gonna be cheaper in in stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Rockstar Posted August 18, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2004 No advance autos around me.. M dad can prolly get it dirt too.. Where is it located on my car? Somewhere in the exhaust line? Or more in the engine area of things? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sl3196 Posted August 18, 2004 Report Share Posted August 18, 2004 I believe its on the exhaust manifold. Dunno if you have two or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
93CutlassSupreme Posted August 18, 2004 Report Share Posted August 18, 2004 rock the engine foreword  right in the downpipe you'll see it.  it has one wire running out of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Rockstar Posted August 18, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2004 K, I saw it today doin the plugs and swearing at the 60*... It has a single black wire coming out,and sticks up right on top.. At the rear of the engine.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
93CutlassSupreme Posted August 18, 2004 Report Share Posted August 18, 2004 you have one  it's in the exhaust after the exhaust manifolds meet.  rock the engine foreword and look at the back side. you'll see it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z34_nut Posted August 18, 2004 Report Share Posted August 18, 2004 you have one it's in the exhaust after the exhaust manifolds meet.  rock the engine foreword and look at the back side. you'll see it  didn't you try and say the same thing earlier??  :?: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
93CutlassSupreme Posted August 18, 2004 Report Share Posted August 18, 2004 you have one it's in the exhaust after the exhaust manifolds meet.  rock the engine foreword and look at the back side. you'll see it  didn't you try and say the same thing earlier??  :?:  partially. i added the "you have one" part Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoStudd Posted August 18, 2004 Report Share Posted August 18, 2004 No advance autos around me.Not unless you want to drive all the way out to Elk River, as there's one that just opened up out there ... Oh yeah, and changing the plugs, wires, and O2 sensor really does make a small improvement in your gas mileage, fo shizzle! I replaced the plugs in my Regal this past spring (bought the car in December) and the center electrodes were worn all the way down to the porcelain! Well, instead of going 300 miles on a tank of gas (something like 21 mpg) on the old plugs, I can get 330-340 miles out of a tankful after the tuneup (close to 24 mpg.) So tuneups are not overrated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sl3196 Posted August 18, 2004 Report Share Posted August 18, 2004 Did you just say "fo shizzle" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoStudd Posted August 18, 2004 Report Share Posted August 18, 2004 Did you just say "fo shizzle" I shoulda said "Cool Beanz!" At least I didn't say "I'm Rick James, Bitch!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White93z34 Posted August 18, 2004 Report Share Posted August 18, 2004 steve you car cannot not benifit from that, 180k spark plugs and wires were LONG over due for a change, any pics of the old plugs? i'm thinking i'll run some of that top engine cleaner soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitaloutsider Posted August 18, 2004 Report Share Posted August 18, 2004 You shoulda seen my originals with 175,000 miles... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maybe2fast Posted August 18, 2004 Report Share Posted August 18, 2004 where did you buy the 8.5 mm wires from? whats the best kind for the money? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Rockstar Posted August 18, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2004 My dad's shop.. I got them his cost, so no mark up.. I like them.. They seem worth it.. Only a little more thaqn standard 7 mms.. This brand is like Mag xts or something.. Noit HIGH quality, but not shit either.. Theyre nice.. All I ran on my 6k.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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