Recent content by T4Running

Well the only thing I can think it might be is that the struts are blown and now over stressed with a spacer lift. Talked to a mechanic today who says that if the struts are worn out then the springs are doing the struts job (which they can't) so the tire just bounces causing the steering...

A couple weeks ago I installed the Rough Country 3" lift kit and seemed to be getting a slight vibration in the steering afterwards. (I know it might not be the best lift but the price was right for now) Since then I have had the tires balanced and rotated and had a wheel alignment done, which...

I agree that you can get bad gas sometimes (never fill up when the station is getting a refill) but I am averaging that milage and have used different stations/octane. Normally, higher octane fuel (even if your car isn't tuned for it) will make a vehicle run better overall. They will also burn...

I appreciate all the input/discussion but gamefreakgc is completely right. There are a number of uncontrollable factors, being quite the gear head I understand all the obvious things and I know not to let my car idle too long (also do have a block heater). But longer idling can be necessary...

Could you provide more details on how you fixed it for less than $100 cause that seems quite reasonable to me.

All calculations done using US gallons, measurements in Canada are normally liters and kilometres. Correctly me if I'm wrong but we have 70L tanks = 18.5 US gallons and the last time I filled up I put in 16 US gallons. Not quite empty but still works out to horrible mpg

I do watch to see how much fuel I put in, can't remember right now but I keep receipts and will check. I have also noticed the inaccuracy of our gauges, is there a fix for this? On certain long road trip it would be nice to have a better reading, and have have seen mine fluctuate during...

I definitely agree with you, and what most people are saying, modifying anything from factory can mess things up. Theres an insane amount of engineering that goes into design the entire vehicle set up to work in harmony. The sad thing is that mine in completely stock apart from a K&N intake...

I'd like to hear if anyone has mechanical input on how I could improve my MPG? I understand all the general things (driving style, 4wd, etc...) I have been getting at BEST 250km (155miles) per tank!!! I ran it almost empty last time to fill up a full tank of 93octance and so far have done 100km...

I quite like my K&N set up, sounds nice, supposed to get better air flow especially when moving at slow speeds, supposed to increase mpg and add some hp! All you need is a new filter so completely switching the set up seems unnecessary, there a tons of companies that make pod filters for much...

Appreciate all the info :) like I said I'm new to this vehicle (used to drive a subaru sti which is a completely different awd set up) On another note I'd like to hear if anyone has mechanical input on how I could improve my MPG? I understand all the general things (driving <rpm, city, weather...

Yeah I did do a search theres just a TON of 4wd not working threads to sift through. Im pretty sure it is supposed to be fine to drive in 4wd in the wet at any speed

Yes the green light is on, that seems to function as its supposed to. I have been avoiding those turns, but it mainly happened when turning into a parking spot and as id be turning the wheel while backing out (if the turn was sharp enough) the car stops moving...

Yes I am driving on the street, mostly snow and ice, couple times id say partially snow covered.

I have a 97 T4R limited with 191xxxkm everything thing works great but recently the 4wd is acting up. I can activate the 4wd fine and it works perfect driving straight, when I come to a stop and release the brake (while in drive) it seems to "creep" forward much slower than when in 2wd but when...