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Hyperseer
Dodge Dakota
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5/17/2002
12:52:39
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 Subject: K&N FIPK - did it mess up my computer?
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I just put in a K&N FIPK into my 01 R/T.... I also added a tonneau cover. I thought this would really help my fuel mileage (I was previously getting around 10.5 MPG according to the console computer. At first the MPG went up to around 12.3, but then things started acting strange - MPG went down to 6.4!! And I know this isn\'t an accurate read because I was still getting around 210 miles off of a tank (which is what I was getting when it used to list 10.5 MPG). I unhooked the battery for a day hoping that I could reset the console computer.... didn't do any good... I am driving around and the thing is telling me that I am getting 6 something miles a gallon, which I know isn't correct.
Has anyone else who put in a K&N FIPK and has the console computer experienced this? I am assuming that it is possible that the difference in airflow is somehow messing up the computer's estimations? Or could it just be my computer?
Hyperseer
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Dakaty
GenIII
5/17/2002
19:28:38
|  RE: K&N FIPK - did it mess up my computer?
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Manually check your mpg and see what it actually is.
When I installed my K&N, I did not see any drastic change in the MPG.
My overhead shows I'm getting 12.5 mpg on my 5.9 QC and I have a HEAVY foot.
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handi2
GenIII
5/17/2002
20:54:53
| RE: K&N FIPK - did it mess up my computer?
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No....Changing your intake will not have any effect with the overhead computer.
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2002 Quad Cab SLT Plus 4.7 Every Available Option
Access Tonnoue Cover/Bedrug/360 Air Intakez/Jet Stage 2
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MightyDakSXT
GenIII
5/17/2002
23:31:33
| RE: K&N FIPK - did it mess up my computer?
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For future reference, to reset your PCM, disconnect the negative battery cable. Hop in the truck and turn the ignition to Start for 20 seconds. Hook the battery back up and you're done.
2002 SXT, 3.9 Liter V6, RC, 5-speed, 3.55 rear
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Extang Tonneau, Autolite 3923 Plugs, Borg Warner Cap & Rotor, K&N Filter, Gibson Catback Exhaust, Robert Shaw 180 Degree T-stat, Custom Grille, Modified V8 TB. Coming soon: Quick D Air Intake
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