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Old 08-04-2008, 03:03 PM
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So looking under the hood it looks like a Coil on Plug set up. Is there a wire set? Anyone have any suggestions on plugs (I know thats opening a can of worms but I have to ask). Fuel filter? Is it servicable?
The reason Im looking to do this is that my mileage went from 16-17 first two tanks of fuel to 13.5 this last tank. Id rather spend my $ on a lift and tires but I just bought this thing and want to make sure its 100% before I do that.
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For plugs Bosch Plat. 2's is what we use, but Autolites are just as good.
For fuel filter info go to autozone.com and go to the how-to section, that is the best I can do for that.
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This where auto zone says it is: "Under vehicle, center, below cargo area, mounted on top of fuel tank, in fuel pump module". Hope that helps!
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Your 2000 has coil packs and no wires. Get a set of Champion plugs and as far as the fuel filter its in the tank and servicable alone.
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Thanks guys. As far aas the plugs go Ill probally stay away from Champion but I was thinking of going Platinum. Sounds like the fuel filter is in the tank part of the fuel module. I have to build an "airbox" to keep the heat of the filter the way it is now (ghettoed buy previous owner) and do a set of plugs in it see if that helps.
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Go with Champion. I know they are less expensive, but I've seen the 4.0 not take too kind to the platinum plugs.
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I've heard this, is there any reasoning behind it?? Do you have any other info about it?? Thanks, I just wondered why people have said that, anyone??
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Mine runs fine with Plat. plugs!
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mine also runs excelent on platinum plugs
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I have the same engine you do Unlimitless and its been working great on platinum plugs for over 60k miles now. I average about 17MPG.
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I run champions and will continue to do so, they are cheap and work like a charm. Why run anything else?
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I usually save the Champions for my lawn equipment. Ive had pretty good luck with Bosch. Ive run them in everything from 350 Chevys, Suzukis, Geos, but I know some motors dont like them. But if other are running them Im willing to give them a chance. How much of a pain are they to change?
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Took me about 20 min. to change mine. Its not hard at all. I run autolite platinums and have had no problems.
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Autolites are preety decently priced and work well. Just about the same as Boush!
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