Recent content by JPMM

Yeah I think you're right. In a manual it says that it refreshes the reading on the screen every 10 seconds. Therefore I assume that it takes a median reading of that time period and its consumption. Oh well, lets just hope gas prices don't hike up again.

I did have a K&N filter in my old truck and was getting solid 20 mpg until recently. For the past couple month my mpg was fairly low for some reason. I usually drive it 20/80 city/hwy and some traffic of course. Prices are really low here in MN now, i saw 87 for $2.09 last night, but there's...

Chris, thanks for your comments and info. According to the dealer the truck was in their inventory for 66 days, so I assume it might have had some old gas in it as well, as I just picked it up on TH night. I really like the fact that the air intake goes straight into the fender well... no need...

Hi guys, I have been reading this forum for years. I just traded in my old 1997 Limited with 176k for a 1005 SR5 with only 42k still under warranty. The new 4.0 liter feels great, plenty of power and I love how much more nimble and quiet it is. Onboard computer showed max up to 25.5 mpg on a 180...

Hi all, A quick question and of course all opinions are welcome. I have a 97' limited with 140k on it. 1. I know for sure that the timing belt has never been changed. Is it imperative to do so asap? What are the concequesces if I don't? 2. My serpantine belt is squiking. Are they hard to...

Hi guys and gals, Haven't had a Toyota vehicle for quite a few years now. After going through a few Hondas and Mazdas I'm completing the full circle I just got rid off my 05' Mazda RX8 (awesome car) and getting a 97 LTD from my buddy. From my past experiences Toyotas are pretty much...

Hi guys, Haven't had a Toyota vehicle for quite a few years now. After going through a few Hondas and Mazdas I'm completing the full circle :) I just got rid off my 05' Mazda RX8 (awesome car) and getting a 97 LTD from my buddy. I'm planning to put and descent CD player in it, as his head unit...