Driving like a 95 year old has it's rewards

ericem · Post by **ericem** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 3:24 am

Well IMO ill bet all we need is new O2 sensors. I did mine and after half a tank it seems like a huge improvement. Ill report on the mileage before the light comes on which is after 50L. Usually the needled moves alot faster when driving so even if it is inaccurate it is still showing less usage then normal via the fuel gauge. Only cost me $30 for the O2 sensor.

SubaruNation · Post by **SubaruNation** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 3:40 am

from where?

SILINC3R wrote:i get about 30 mpg driving to work and around town. if i was to go on a trip i am sure i could get around 40.

uh.. N/A

douglas vincent wrote:Remember, smaller tires will give you inflated MPG numbers cause they turn more, causing you to "travel" farther distances.....

I have changed to running 89 octane (plus) versus 87 and it really seems to help, like 3-4 mph better, which easily pays for the gas price difference!

i did a thread about this awhile ago and didn't make friends.

quoted FTW

ericem · Post by **ericem** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 3:42 am

I got this one.

ebay

I wasn't crazy about the idea of having to cut my original O2 sensor connector but it worked. No check engine light. Seems to run pretty good.

Main thing I did that made me pretty happy was getting the A/C to work properly no leaks either. Got this 22A freon which is ozone friendly and compatible with r12. Also bought there proseal product which you inject once there is enough freon to make the compressor run. Main thing it does is lubricate the gaskets probably. I had no leaks when running, possibly when it cooled down it started leaking freon now it holds it charge yay! :p

SubaruNation · Post by **SubaruNation** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 3:46 am

legit!

think i can just transfer the housing from the one i have?

edit: guess so

ericem · Post by **ericem** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 3:48 am

SubaruNation wrote:legit!

think i can just transfer the housing from the one i have?

edit: guess so

.......which housing??

Talking about the connector from the original O2 sensor??

SubaruNation · Post by **SubaruNation** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 3:53 am

uh... not the one that is a port, the one that is on the 02 sensor i have now...

i'd just transfer it correct?

ericem · Post by **ericem** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 4:01 am

SubaruNation wrote:uh... not the one that is a port, the one that is on the 02 sensor i have now...

i'd just transfer it correct?

Yup I just cut my wire. It comes with instructions which wire to tie to the new one. Just need a crimper. To remove my 02 sensor involved a torch. Warming up the car or rust penetration lube is NOT enough lmao.

SILINC3R · Post by **SILINC3R** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 5:50 am

i have the stock rims and i have relocated the intake to infront of the front wheel, and also have gotten rid of my a/c compressor, condensor, and lines. i have been doing mpg readings the hole summer but have yet to take a long trip

SubaruNation · Post by **SubaruNation** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 4:00 am

ericem wrote:
SubaruNation wrote:uh... not the one that is a port, the one that is on the 02 sensor i have now...

i'd just transfer it correct?
Yup I just cut my wire. It comes with instructions which wire to tie to the new one. Just need a crimper. To remove my 02 sensor involved a torch. Warming up the car or rust penetration lube is NOT enough lmao.

ya when i did mine we used a horse bridle and a wrench and alot of strength lol

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