Tek Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 how big a difference does that Sea Foam make? sounds promising. White4dr96- one more post til 2000 broski, push it out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lumpydonut Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 how big a difference does that Sea Foam make? sounds promising. White4dr96- one more post til 2000 broski, push it out Seafoam is good but I swear by Lucas. Plus Seafoam is kinda harsh and you really don't wanna use it too much. I usually get 2-3mpg better if I haven't used any in a while. To OP, replace O2 sensor would definitely help but a simple tune up would also do wonders. On my girls accord she was only getting 20-21 and all I did was change oil, air filter, and proper inflate tires and now she gets 28ish. I'm sure with spark plugs, wires, and some Lucas she would see 30s easily. Also where you get your gas can make a big difference. I only get QT gas, but Shell is pretty good too. Avoid Wal-Mart gas at all costs. 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Pioneer DEH5100-UB 2 - P1S412 4 - Alpine SRS-600 Alpine MRP-M500 Monster 8g power/ground-1/0 Big 3 Soon to come: 2 - T1D212 RF T1500.1bdCP RF T500.4bd Mechman 220 amp alt Kinetik KHC1800 Hit me up if you need help with anything in the Tulsa Area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tek Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 how big a difference does that Sea Foam make? sounds promising. White4dr96- one more post til 2000 broski, push it out Seafoam is good but I swear by Lucas. Plus Seafoam is kinda harsh and you really don't wanna use it too much. I usually get 2-3mpg better if I haven't used any in a while. what is the full name? Lucas Fuel Additive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nCOMP1337 Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 my front o2 sensor went out, dropped my gas mileage in half, i fixed it now my rear one is going out, lol i put seafoam in my car every 3 months, i do a regular tune up every 6 months unless i drive an excess amount, example my next tune up will be at 4 months due to some road trips, lol check tire pressure every week, thinking about investing in those tire caps with the pressure gauge on them, anyone know if they are worth the money, i think they were like 2 bucks a piece at the store where i last saw them but seafoam def is awesome, i just put mine in the gas, but there is multiple ways to do it, for the type of cleaner it is, i think it has the widest range of things it helps out of almost anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baydestrian Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 Shell pretty good?! Shell, Chevron & Texaco are top notch for gas I only run V-Power (91) from Shell, Supreme 91 from Chev if I have to 2015 Mazda 6 JVF Customz 4.0 Proto 15>Wolfram W4500 @ .5ohm 2 Sundown Neo 6.5 + 2 CT Meso Tweeters (Front) x Kicker KS6.5 (Rear)>JL Audio VX400/4i NSB-AMG35 (front) / 40ah Lithium Headway (Rear) built by Erni Audio & Electrical Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dereileak Posted February 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 wow so many replies , I stopped at this place called darrels muffler shop, he is like the best for the lowest, knows everything about exhausts, anyways he showed my my catalic convertor is starting to go which can also damage the muffler, but the 02 sensor is probably bad for sure, when he had it up on the lift it could have been changed so easy, he showed me all of the 02 sensors, but if I have to do this with no lift it is going to be a pain, what brand would your guys recommend, I guess these are heater ones so that they start reading earlier, I am going to take it back to him in a few days, cause I cleared the engine code, and he said to come in when it comes back, he even said skip the front desk, he wont charge to look at it, the front desk will, ha ha, so yea, I am thinking of fixing this shit and just getting a different car, 1 person in a minivan, kinda stupid, idk, has a big factory alt, 130 amp, and was cheap, and lots of room, anyways, thanks so much for all the input!!! 2006 Mazda3 Hatchback Black 5 Spd ManualPioneer 4300DVD2 Sundown SA-12 (34hz Tune, 3.22 cubes, 14.5 inches per cube, Triple Baffle)Kicker 10ZX2500.1 (2845 RMS) Sub AmpKicker 11ZX650.4 (705 RMS) Mid Amp -- (3 Amps)Kicker KQ3 Active CrossoverKicker KQ30 EqualizerKicker 09QS60.2 Components (Woven Carbon Cones)Kicker 09QS65.2 Components (Woven Carbon Cones) - (3 Sets)2/0 Gauge Electron Beam Technologies (3 Runs, 2 +, 1 -) 1/0 Gauge KNU Kollasal Flex (1 Run for -) 300 Ft Kicker X-Series 16 Gauge Speaker WireXS Power D3400 (Rear)XS Power D3100 (Front)Singer Externally Regulated Alternator (Being Built)+ The Love for Car Audio and BASS <3UBL Build Log <------- Click Here-------> Normal Build Log (For Comments) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white4d96 Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 I'd like to know how he figures the cat is bad. Replace the o2's and be done underneath, I say. As for those gauge tire cap thingies, save your money. They leak, they're inaccurate, they suck balls. Use that money and get yourself a nice gauge, not one of those pen ones, they suck. Get a fancy dial gauge, nothing more than fifteen bucks or so, but the 4-dollar ones are very finicky and don't like being abused. Use that instead. Too many projects, too little time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dereileak Posted February 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 I'd like to know how he figures the cat is bad. Replace the o2's and be done underneath, I say. As for those gauge tire cap thingies, save your money. They leak, they're inaccurate, they suck balls. Use that money and get yourself a nice gauge, not one of those pen ones, they suck. Get a fancy dial gauge, nothing more than fifteen bucks or so, but the 4-dollar ones are very finicky and don't like being abused. Use that instead. starting to rattle a bit, he didn't say it was bad, but he said it was starting to wear out, he showed me a few insides of some other ones too, I think I will try with the o2 sensors myself, wish I had a lift though, what brand should I go with? 2006 Mazda3 Hatchback Black 5 Spd ManualPioneer 4300DVD2 Sundown SA-12 (34hz Tune, 3.22 cubes, 14.5 inches per cube, Triple Baffle)Kicker 10ZX2500.1 (2845 RMS) Sub AmpKicker 11ZX650.4 (705 RMS) Mid Amp -- (3 Amps)Kicker KQ3 Active CrossoverKicker KQ30 EqualizerKicker 09QS60.2 Components (Woven Carbon Cones)Kicker 09QS65.2 Components (Woven Carbon Cones) - (3 Sets)2/0 Gauge Electron Beam Technologies (3 Runs, 2 +, 1 -) 1/0 Gauge KNU Kollasal Flex (1 Run for -) 300 Ft Kicker X-Series 16 Gauge Speaker WireXS Power D3400 (Rear)XS Power D3100 (Front)Singer Externally Regulated Alternator (Being Built)+ The Love for Car Audio and BASS <3UBL Build Log <------- Click Here-------> Normal Build Log (For Comments) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph3n1 Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 yeah lets just hope you didnt wash out the piston ring, get an oil change as well 2005 Ford Ranger Reg cab Build in Progress T3 Audio T2000 12 ARC SE4000 Stinger HPM 1/0 Wire DC power 270xp Batts: 1 Redtop up front and a Stinger SPP2250 in the back Hopes to be in and around a 150....weel see my youtube channel http://www.youtube.com/user/steph3n1 Team DBs (Driven By sound) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dereileak Posted February 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 yeah lets just hope you didnt wash out the piston ring, get an oil change as well I get regular oil changes, I am on synthetic mobile1 Now, only about 800 miles into it 2006 Mazda3 Hatchback Black 5 Spd ManualPioneer 4300DVD2 Sundown SA-12 (34hz Tune, 3.22 cubes, 14.5 inches per cube, Triple Baffle)Kicker 10ZX2500.1 (2845 RMS) Sub AmpKicker 11ZX650.4 (705 RMS) Mid Amp -- (3 Amps)Kicker KQ3 Active CrossoverKicker KQ30 EqualizerKicker 09QS60.2 Components (Woven Carbon Cones)Kicker 09QS65.2 Components (Woven Carbon Cones) - (3 Sets)2/0 Gauge Electron Beam Technologies (3 Runs, 2 +, 1 -) 1/0 Gauge KNU Kollasal Flex (1 Run for -) 300 Ft Kicker X-Series 16 Gauge Speaker WireXS Power D3400 (Rear)XS Power D3100 (Front)Singer Externally Regulated Alternator (Being Built)+ The Love for Car Audio and BASS <3UBL Build Log <------- Click Here-------> Normal Build Log (For Comments) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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