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Old Dec 8, 2010 | 10:24 AM
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I have **** for gas mileage....
What could be wrong? it all started after my check engine light went on but everything seems to be fine
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Old Dec 8, 2010 | 11:08 AM
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check your o2 sensors. they can make a big difference in mpg's
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Old Dec 8, 2010 | 11:14 AM
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Don't assume everything is fine. Have the code read and go from there.
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Old Dec 8, 2010 | 11:39 AM
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code reader, autozone, cghecker and i believe advanced auto all do it for free, then go from there, more than likely an o2 senser
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Old Dec 9, 2010 | 12:05 AM
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where is the O2 senor on a 95 cherokee?
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Old Dec 9, 2010 | 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by clockwise
where is the O2 senor on a 95 cherokee?
should be one on the headers and one after the cat
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Old Dec 9, 2010 | 12:03 PM
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check your tire pressure, change the o2 sensors, roll your windows up, put smaller tires on..........
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Old Dec 9, 2010 | 02:31 PM
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Of course your going to have bad gas mileage. 3" lift adds alot of wind resisstance, 31" tires, motor is working harder with lower rpm's to acheive the same desired speed. Not to mention they are not good at gas mpg's, to begin with. Try a header, High flo cat, bored TB, and different injectors.
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