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94DAK
GenI
 
4/17/2001
15:15:26
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Hey all,
This is the first time I have posted and I would like to say that this seems to be a very informed forum. Anyway here are my questions.
(1) for thoes of you that have a stick-Is it harmfull to coast in nutral? Howabout when you are sitting at a light?
(2) Other than a kn FPIC (sorry about the spelling) what are some cheaper MPG mods that can be done
(3) I am planning on replacing my stock exaust system with high flow components. How much will this affect my low end?
(4) Haveing just bought the truck what maintenance would you all recomend?
well I think that covers all of my initial questions. If it matters at all I have a 1994 V-8 5 speed with 108,000. Thanks for any and all info.
cry havoc and let slip the daks of war
94 5.2 V8 no mods as of yet
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95DakotaV8
*GenII*
4/17/2001
17:35:13
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Check the plugs, replace with Autolite 3923s gapped at .035
Check the tranny fluid/replace w/synthetic 10W-30
Check/replace the differential fluids with synthetic 80W-90
Check/replace the transfer case fluid with synthetic ATF
Run 6 or 7 bottles of fuel injector cleaner/valve cleaner through the system
Kevin Rants
95 CC SLT 4x4, 5.2L, 5spd
Family Man!
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Nick
*GenIII*
4/17/2001
18:30:26
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As far as the tranny questions. My dad always taught me to stick her in nutral at a light and to coast to a stop. He sometimes sticks it in nutral when going down hills. Which I have heard is bad. He has a Jeep Cherokee with the 5 speed and I reckon with a 150K miles on the clutch and tranny (including teaching me to drive) it can't be that horrible.
1997 Dodge Dakota Sport 5.2-V-8
Duel Exhaust, Growler Mufflers
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y22man
*GenIII*
4/17/2001
18:50:40
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Yes when you are at a light put it in nutural and let your foot off the clutch. It will extend the life of your clutch. As far as coasting down hill I would leave it in gear. My 2 cents
Jay
2000 DakotaCC SLT Plus 4.7L 3.90 L-Slip Stick
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95DakotaV8
*GenII*
4/18/2001
05:12:50
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I use compression braking (down shifting) a lot when coming to a stop light or slowing down hill.
Kevin Rants
95 CC SLT 4x4, 5.2L, 5spd
Family Man!
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