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Old Aug 31, 2009 | 12:09 PM
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Have to get one more in, okay two...

When you think the brakes work better with the ABS not working.

AND when your fuel gauge reads empty at half a tank.
 
Old Aug 31, 2009 | 06:08 PM
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haha 2.8luv u have the same issue with ur fuel gause somtimes ill have a 3/4 tank than it will be full
 
Old Aug 31, 2009 | 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by 2.8Luv
Have to get one more in, okay two...

When you think the brakes work better with the ABS not working.

AND when your fuel gauge reads empty at half a tank.
Mine has the habit of reading 7/8 full when it has 3/8 left...
 
Old Aug 31, 2009 | 07:11 PM
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thats gotta suck man i dont care if mine is saying less than what i have but when its saying more damn
 
Old Aug 31, 2009 | 07:21 PM
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I've had it on 178 miles at more than 3/4 tank before. I definitely am not getting that good of gas milage
 
Old Sep 2, 2009 | 02:58 AM
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I get about 225miles on my tank, but I need an alignment. Used to get more before it was off. Also on occasion I run high octane for fun and it reads correct longer- down to about a 1/3 tank.
 
Old Sep 3, 2009 | 06:26 PM
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My check engine light code was po1176
dos anyone know what it meanss?
 
Old Sep 3, 2009 | 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by 2.8Luv
I get about 225miles on my tank, but I need an alignment. Used to get more before it was off. Also on occasion I run high octane for fun and it reads correct longer- down to about a 1/3 tank.
our cars are supposed to run on premium anyways....
 
Old Sep 3, 2009 | 10:47 PM
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You know you're a B5 owner when you see another Benz or BMW pull up and you size it up.
 
Old Sep 3, 2009 | 11:04 PM
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Originally Posted by 2.8Luv
I get about 225miles on my tank, but I need an alignment. Used to get more before it was off. Also on occasion I run high octane for fun and it reads correct longer- down to about a 1/3 tank.

just wondering what do u guys put in your cars? i only use shell 91 in any car i own.. figured u guys did too.. seeing how they are a bitch to maintain i figured every lil bit helps right lol
 



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