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Old 19 Nov 2009, 08:34 am
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If you have a owners manual it will tell you 87!!!
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Old 19 Nov 2009, 08:38 am
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i got a 05 convert with non-turbo 2.4l; im wondering if i should use 87, 89, 91, or 93??!!
87. Higher octane is harder to ignite - it is needed in high-compression or turbo engine to prevent pre-ignition or "pinging", but 87 is fine for an N/A or turbo Lite.
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Old 28 Nov 2009, 08:25 am
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Just got 29.7 mpg om 400 mile trip to visit folks for THanksgiving with the studded snows on doing 65-75 mph.

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i just clocked 34mpg.......i'm thinking not a true fill-up. My fill-ups are usually when the pump clicks off, i dont remember it this instance. MPG is very important to me so I'll be making sure I check all the tips here. Dont know what plugs are in and what the gap is, but i'll get one of my brothers to check that out.

I'm seeing Iridium plugs are recommended?
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Old 29 Nov 2009, 01:27 pm
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I'm seeing Iridium plugs are recommended?

Many have Platinum plugs set at .040. Use dialectic grease and antiseize when installing.
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Browse All Chrysler PT Cruisers | Fuelly

Well this is what i am getting so far and i have done all the tune up stuff.
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Browse All Chrysler PT Cruisers | Fuelly

Well this is what i am getting so far and i have done all the tune up stuff.
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Old 30 Nov 2009, 09:59 pm
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Hope you weren't hoping for much more than you are getting. The rest depends on how you drive your PT.
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Hope you weren't hoping for much more than you are getting. The rest depends on how you drive your PT.
I can live with it. I only drive 10 miles to work anyway. It is allot of fun to drive in 4th gear between 4000-5000 RPM. Oh i got one of those adaptors so i can control my ipod with the cd changer controls. I have been enjoying that soooo much!
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Old 02 Dec 2009, 10:02 pm
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Go to fuelly.com and start logging your mileage. Track it and see how you do.
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