Recent content by miketheinternetguy

Ok So here is the update I disconnected the battery, added redline fuel system cleaner, got the 60K service performed, changed the fuel filter, cleaned the mass air flow meter and the throttle body. The beast is performing a little better, but climbling up to the Einsenhower tunnel from...

I would have no way of telling since I am pretty new to this whole world. Maybe I'll swing by the mechanic and ask them. What would I look for? Thanks mike

ok more clues, however they may not be applicable. Took the vehicle in to the shop today for the 60K maintainance. They plugs, belts, wires, etc looked good. They cleaned the throttle body, mass air flow, and replaced the fuel filter. Only bad thing they found was excessive metal shavings...

Basically I was just in 'D' driving up Peak to Peak Hwy. Not sure what the grade was, but it wasn't really signifigant. Altitude was about 8000 ft. to help the situation I turned O/D off and ECT on. Still flooring it and acheiving about 45 MPH One other thing to note is that this car was...

Do I just disconnect the negative side or how do you recommend proceeding. Thanks Mike

thanks for the replies guys. I have driven with 91 octane only for at least 1000 miles now. I'll try disconnecting the battery for a while and the redline fuel system cleaner and see what happens. It was really, really slow up the mountains. Any other possible major repairs that you think I...

I am not sure when the last tune up occured. I know it recently had the oil changed and a new air filter. The tires are new Bridgestone 275 70/R16 at 40psi. The vehicle has 68000 miles on it and I had it checked out by a mechanic before I bought it. He didn't really find anything of interest...

Hi all, I am a new 2000 TLC owner and I have a question about uphill performance. I took my news cruiser which test drove well up into the Rockies this weekend. I was a bit shocked at how sluggish the vehicle felt climbling up hills even with O/D off and ECT on. I mean I was flooring it and it...