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Old 12-23-2008, 07:22 PM   #95 (permalink)
Tygen1
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Originally Posted by Christ View Post
The best use I've seen for a knock sensor is to monitor it, rather than allow it to interfere directly with engine operation parameters. Monitoring it can yield better results in that you'll notice over time what readings are garbage and what readings are authentic knock, and if you have the skill to understand that, you'll have the skill to fix whatever is causing your issues.
So why aren't you in some sort of engineering career?

I wouldn't take a guess at the neutral results. You really have to do a before and after in the same conditions to draw any real conclusions.
My mpg's have taken quite a hit this tank. The temps were in the 40's last week, it's in the teens this week and I'm off 40miles by a half tank. So right back to where I started and just the temps have dropped. No other changes.
I must visit Walmart when I get from vacation....
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