Hi All,
Just to add my two cents to the volumes of discussion here. I have had the code for two years. Some years ago, I made some minor bolt on modifications to my cruiser and monitored mileage regularly. I believe the error code (in open loop) caused a reduction of about 1 - 2 mpg. Also, in the long run, if I can keep the cylinders running cooler (richer) I would expect less long term wear. Since I do want to keep the cruiser for a number of years. I've had it ten years this month. So I finally decided to do something about it. As I hoped from the discussion here, it turned out to be the VSV. I bit the bullet and had it changed at a local shop. My mileage does appear to be back up to 15 mpg, hopefully it will go up a little higher on the summer formulation.
Matt
Just to add my two cents to the volumes of discussion here. I have had the code for two years. Some years ago, I made some minor bolt on modifications to my cruiser and monitored mileage regularly. I believe the error code (in open loop) caused a reduction of about 1 - 2 mpg. Also, in the long run, if I can keep the cylinders running cooler (richer) I would expect less long term wear. Since I do want to keep the cruiser for a number of years. I've had it ten years this month. So I finally decided to do something about it. As I hoped from the discussion here, it turned out to be the VSV. I bit the bullet and had it changed at a local shop. My mileage does appear to be back up to 15 mpg, hopefully it will go up a little higher on the summer formulation.
Matt