1997 Jeep Wrangler

Tiny
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  • 1997 JEEP WRANGLER
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • MANUAL
  • 247,089 MILES
I replaced the dist/cap/rotor/wires/plugs. My gas mileage went down 6 mpg. Don't know what happened?
Tuesday, October 28th, 2008 AT 4:46 PM

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Tiny
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Do you smell gas from the exhaust and also pull the plugs and see what they look like they should be a white ashy color please let me know what you find
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Tuesday, October 28th, 2008 AT 9:45 PM
Tiny
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No gas smell and the plugs look good?
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Thursday, October 30th, 2008 AT 3:48 PM
Tiny
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How many tanks of gas have you run through to get the milage I am almost wondering if someone might have sifend gas from you late at night fill the tank and try again and let me know
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Thursday, October 30th, 2008 AT 8:08 PM
Tiny
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I had that problem a while ago. I put on a locking cap and it took care of that.I'm wondering if the timing is off?
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Thursday, October 30th, 2008 AT 9:07 PM

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