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    So i've had my gtp for about 3 months and just have piddly mods FWI,180 stat,3'dp my check engine light did come on from the O2 sensor, I know the fwi would drop it but it dramaticlly dropped.... Should i get a pcm soon to configure with the stat and would that take the check engine light away? what would be the biggest prob????????







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    you can have the rear o2 sensor dropped in the pcm program. You should not lose MPG's with the FWI.......has your mpg's dropped, and if so, how much.......your dp have a hi flow cat or no cat? this code may be affecting your mpg's.......how new are your plugs? they should be copper, not platinum, and they should be replaced every 10,000 miles at least.........we need more info.......
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    Well duh if your o2 sensor code popped it could be the front one went bad...and yes...that would KILL MPG's.
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    My mpg dropped 6-8 miles, and the dp is hi-flow no cat.... plugs i haven't changed yet soon to be done though.....
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    with that type of a drop in mpg i would guess bad sensor........
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    Quote Originally Posted by bluegtp91 View Post
    Well duh if your o2 sensor code popped it could be the front one went bad...and yes...that would KILL MPG's.
    Exactly, which o2 is it? Listen to your car when she tells you something!
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    Quote Originally Posted by bluegtp91 View Post
    Well duh if your o2 sensor code popped it could be the front one went bad...and yes...that would KILL MPG's.

    I must say Nick - you are really improving. At least you didn't just come right out and call the guy a dumb@ss.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Swash View Post
    I must say Nick - you are really improving. At least you didn't just come right out and call the guy a dumb@ss.

    -Swash
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    How dare you say such a thing about nick. I have never since a dirty word come out of his fingers.
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    can the front o2 sensor be bad and cause bad mileage withOUT the SES light coming on?
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    Yea, if it is reading wrong, but is still with in limits for the computer checking it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 01GTP View Post
    Yea, if it is reading wrong, but is still with in limits for the computer checking it.
    he speaks the truth........
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    as always
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    Hey i'm just starting out with these cars i don't know the ins and outs ike you guys do.. my bad if i understood... thanks
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    hmmmm, i may be looking into getting one then. doesnt 21.5mpg seem a little low for a GT?
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    yes..........unless it is in the city........what do you get on the highway?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jakegday View Post
    hmmmm, i may be looking into getting one then. doesnt 21.5mpg seem a little low for a GT?

    if that is around town u r right on track...but if that is highway than that is miserably bad.
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    the highway is a little better, 23-25. lately though (when ive tested it) my highway driving is 70mph with the a/c on
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    you should be able to get at least 25 highway with the ac on. I get 28 or better with the GTP......
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    Jake.........which O2 is throwing the code, or neither?
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