2001 Corvette
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 772
Likes: 6
From: Huntsville AL
Once you are reading the computer codes in the DIC, hit reset and it will clear each code as you scroll thru.
As for the mileage. Couple of possibilities:
1. Change your spark plug wires. Plugs should last close to 100,000 miles. But the wires are now 10 years old. Dry rot is a potential concern. Get a set of either GM performance wires, MSD, or Taylor. They are all good and should have no issues with replacing them once you get the old ones off.
2. I doubt you have an O2 sensor going bad at 37,000 miles. However, I would check all your connections and make sure they are clean and good. Again, 10 years can cause corrosion/oxidation on the contacts.
Good luck.
As for the mileage. Couple of possibilities:
1. Change your spark plug wires. Plugs should last close to 100,000 miles. But the wires are now 10 years old. Dry rot is a potential concern. Get a set of either GM performance wires, MSD, or Taylor. They are all good and should have no issues with replacing them once you get the old ones off.
2. I doubt you have an O2 sensor going bad at 37,000 miles. However, I would check all your connections and make sure they are clean and good. Again, 10 years can cause corrosion/oxidation on the contacts.
Good luck.
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 124
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From: Bowling Green Kentucky
Not to steal the thread, but I was wondering why the fuel mileage changes with non Goodyear Run Flats? Assuming that the same tire width and size doesn't vary from stock. Thanks!
OP good luck with the problem solving! Let us know what you find!
OP good luck with the problem solving! Let us know what you find!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 772
Likes: 6
From: Huntsville AL
In theory the difference in tire is due to:
Softer compound - leads to a slightly larger contact area due to more sidewall flex
Better traction
Therefore you have a higher rolling resistance due to surface contact area and softer stickier tire.
Of course, everyone has an opinion on this. But in general a new tire will get less gas mileage compared to an older, harder tire.
Softer compound - leads to a slightly larger contact area due to more sidewall flex
Better traction
Therefore you have a higher rolling resistance due to surface contact area and softer stickier tire.
Of course, everyone has an opinion on this. But in general a new tire will get less gas mileage compared to an older, harder tire.
