Going on a trip in the Durango
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Going on a trip in the Durango - 4/21/2008 4:09:03 AM
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Durango03
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Taking the 03 D on its first trip, what should I do/check? I know the basics, check tires, oil, coolant, etc... I was gonna put in 93 octane and some fuel treatment the day before also. Im also gonna get the oil changed and get a new air filter. Anything else?
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'97 Avenger 2.5
'76 Cobra II 5.0
'78 Mustang II 2.3
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RE: Going on a trip in the Durango - 4/21/2008 8:31:14 AM
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deerang
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I think you covered all the bases.. check your trany fluid level.. on a long trip the tranny will get warm, having enough fluid will make sure everything holds up..
I'm not sure if 93 will help anything.. My '00 4.7 L only calls for 87, and in the maunal it says that higher octane doesn't do anything..
Where you road trippin to? How far you going?
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RE: Going on a trip in the Durango - 4/21/2008 8:37:54 AM
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hydrashocker
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Higher octane only burns slower and more adequate. The sensors pick this up and change the timing and also injection, and air to make up the difference.
I would just run 87 octane unless pulling where the more consistent burn is needed.
Mileage might improve a little due to the more consistent bun but I don't think you will get any more bang for the buck when it comes to gas prices.
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RE: Going on a trip in the Durango - 4/21/2008 9:25:21 AM
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deerang
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o god Hydra, don't even mention gas prices.. I'm still cringing..
Take a lil look as to what has happened over past 3 months...
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a solid 70 cents over the closest state to me.. only takes about 4 hours for me to drive to Detroit, about 2.5 to drive to New York..
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2000 Durango SLT
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RE: Going on a trip in the Durango - 4/21/2008 10:23:35 AM
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hydrashocker
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Holly Shit Batman!
I just filled up here at $3.29 for regular 85 octane. 85 due to elevation. The same fuel at sea level is 87 octane.
The truck don't like it but ya god-da do what ya god-da do. I drive about 50 miles too and 50 miles home each day.
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RE: Going on a trip in the Durango - 4/21/2008 12:19:20 PM
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deerang
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I can't remember the last time gas was at that price... thats roughly $0.90/L...
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2000 Durango SLT
4.7L
Flowmaster Super-40
270,000km and still eating rice
{0,0}
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O RLY?
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RE: Going on a trip in the Durango - 4/21/2008 1:22:36 PM
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shrpshtr325
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i paid 3.27 on saturday i dont even want to think about what its going to cost me this week to fill up
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RE: Going on a trip in the Durango - 4/21/2008 1:54:46 PM
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deerang
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i hate you both...
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2000 Durango SLT
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Flowmaster Super-40
270,000km and still eating rice
{0,0}
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O RLY?
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