High-Altitude driving question
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I have a '94 Wrangler ( 4-cyl, 2.5L, OBD-I, 130,000 miles ), and I am
going to be driving it in Mexico next month at *extremely* high
altitude (at least 13,000 feet, and maybe up to 15,000 feet).
Is there anything that I can or should do ahead of time to prepare the
engine for high-altitude driving (other than the obvious stuff, like a
clean air filter)? FWIW, I have also heard that Mexican gasoline is
several points lower in octane rating than USA gasoline.
TIA, john w. ( jwallacq AT hotmail DOT com )
going to be driving it in Mexico next month at *extremely* high
altitude (at least 13,000 feet, and maybe up to 15,000 feet).
Is there anything that I can or should do ahead of time to prepare the
engine for high-altitude driving (other than the obvious stuff, like a
clean air filter)? FWIW, I have also heard that Mexican gasoline is
several points lower in octane rating than USA gasoline.
TIA, john w. ( jwallacq AT hotmail DOT com )
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Hi John,
Replace your fuel filter before and after your trip. Located Inside
the frame rail, on the drivers side above the front half of the spring.
There's a shield you have to remove to get to it.
Knurl out your gas tank filler trap door to except leaded gasoline
and kiss your catalytic converter good-bye.
Firearms are illegal, hide it well, and be prepare for shack downs,
by the military.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
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jwallace wrote:
>
> I have a '94 Wrangler ( 4-cyl, 2.5L, OBD-I, 130,000 miles ), and I am
> going to be driving it in Mexico next month at *extremely* high
> altitude (at least 13,000 feet, and maybe up to 15,000 feet).
>
> Is there anything that I can or should do ahead of time to prepare the
> engine for high-altitude driving (other than the obvious stuff, like a
> clean air filter)? FWIW, I have also heard that Mexican gasoline is
> several points lower in octane rating than USA gasoline.
>
> TIA, john w. ( jwallacq AT hotmail DOT com )
Replace your fuel filter before and after your trip. Located Inside
the frame rail, on the drivers side above the front half of the spring.
There's a shield you have to remove to get to it.
Knurl out your gas tank filler trap door to except leaded gasoline
and kiss your catalytic converter good-bye.
Firearms are illegal, hide it well, and be prepare for shack downs,
by the military.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
jwallace wrote:
>
> I have a '94 Wrangler ( 4-cyl, 2.5L, OBD-I, 130,000 miles ), and I am
> going to be driving it in Mexico next month at *extremely* high
> altitude (at least 13,000 feet, and maybe up to 15,000 feet).
>
> Is there anything that I can or should do ahead of time to prepare the
> engine for high-altitude driving (other than the obvious stuff, like a
> clean air filter)? FWIW, I have also heard that Mexican gasoline is
> several points lower in octane rating than USA gasoline.
>
> TIA, john w. ( jwallacq AT hotmail DOT com )
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Hi John,
Replace your fuel filter before and after your trip. Located Inside
the frame rail, on the drivers side above the front half of the spring.
There's a shield you have to remove to get to it.
Knurl out your gas tank filler trap door to except leaded gasoline
and kiss your catalytic converter good-bye.
Firearms are illegal, hide it well, and be prepare for shack downs,
by the military.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
jwallace wrote:
>
> I have a '94 Wrangler ( 4-cyl, 2.5L, OBD-I, 130,000 miles ), and I am
> going to be driving it in Mexico next month at *extremely* high
> altitude (at least 13,000 feet, and maybe up to 15,000 feet).
>
> Is there anything that I can or should do ahead of time to prepare the
> engine for high-altitude driving (other than the obvious stuff, like a
> clean air filter)? FWIW, I have also heard that Mexican gasoline is
> several points lower in octane rating than USA gasoline.
>
> TIA, john w. ( jwallacq AT hotmail DOT com )
Replace your fuel filter before and after your trip. Located Inside
the frame rail, on the drivers side above the front half of the spring.
There's a shield you have to remove to get to it.
Knurl out your gas tank filler trap door to except leaded gasoline
and kiss your catalytic converter good-bye.
Firearms are illegal, hide it well, and be prepare for shack downs,
by the military.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
jwallace wrote:
>
> I have a '94 Wrangler ( 4-cyl, 2.5L, OBD-I, 130,000 miles ), and I am
> going to be driving it in Mexico next month at *extremely* high
> altitude (at least 13,000 feet, and maybe up to 15,000 feet).
>
> Is there anything that I can or should do ahead of time to prepare the
> engine for high-altitude driving (other than the obvious stuff, like a
> clean air filter)? FWIW, I have also heard that Mexican gasoline is
> several points lower in octane rating than USA gasoline.
>
> TIA, john w. ( jwallacq AT hotmail DOT com )
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Hi John,
Replace your fuel filter before and after your trip. Located Inside
the frame rail, on the drivers side above the front half of the spring.
There's a shield you have to remove to get to it.
Knurl out your gas tank filler trap door to except leaded gasoline
and kiss your catalytic converter good-bye.
Firearms are illegal, hide it well, and be prepare for shack downs,
by the military.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
jwallace wrote:
>
> I have a '94 Wrangler ( 4-cyl, 2.5L, OBD-I, 130,000 miles ), and I am
> going to be driving it in Mexico next month at *extremely* high
> altitude (at least 13,000 feet, and maybe up to 15,000 feet).
>
> Is there anything that I can or should do ahead of time to prepare the
> engine for high-altitude driving (other than the obvious stuff, like a
> clean air filter)? FWIW, I have also heard that Mexican gasoline is
> several points lower in octane rating than USA gasoline.
>
> TIA, john w. ( jwallacq AT hotmail DOT com )
Replace your fuel filter before and after your trip. Located Inside
the frame rail, on the drivers side above the front half of the spring.
There's a shield you have to remove to get to it.
Knurl out your gas tank filler trap door to except leaded gasoline
and kiss your catalytic converter good-bye.
Firearms are illegal, hide it well, and be prepare for shack downs,
by the military.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
jwallace wrote:
>
> I have a '94 Wrangler ( 4-cyl, 2.5L, OBD-I, 130,000 miles ), and I am
> going to be driving it in Mexico next month at *extremely* high
> altitude (at least 13,000 feet, and maybe up to 15,000 feet).
>
> Is there anything that I can or should do ahead of time to prepare the
> engine for high-altitude driving (other than the obvious stuff, like a
> clean air filter)? FWIW, I have also heard that Mexican gasoline is
> several points lower in octane rating than USA gasoline.
>
> TIA, john w. ( jwallacq AT hotmail DOT com )
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My YJ, '91 runs fine at 13,000. Can't speak to other issues.
On 4 Oct 2004 12:25:44 -0700, jwallacq@hotmail.com (jwallace) wrote:
>I have a '94 Wrangler ( 4-cyl, 2.5L, OBD-I, 130,000 miles ), and I am
>going to be driving it in Mexico next month at *extremely* high
>altitude (at least 13,000 feet, and maybe up to 15,000 feet).
>
>Is there anything that I can or should do ahead of time to prepare the
>engine for high-altitude driving (other than the obvious stuff, like a
>clean air filter)? FWIW, I have also heard that Mexican gasoline is
>several points lower in octane rating than USA gasoline.
>
>TIA, john w. ( jwallacq AT hotmail DOT com )
On 4 Oct 2004 12:25:44 -0700, jwallacq@hotmail.com (jwallace) wrote:
>I have a '94 Wrangler ( 4-cyl, 2.5L, OBD-I, 130,000 miles ), and I am
>going to be driving it in Mexico next month at *extremely* high
>altitude (at least 13,000 feet, and maybe up to 15,000 feet).
>
>Is there anything that I can or should do ahead of time to prepare the
>engine for high-altitude driving (other than the obvious stuff, like a
>clean air filter)? FWIW, I have also heard that Mexican gasoline is
>several points lower in octane rating than USA gasoline.
>
>TIA, john w. ( jwallacq AT hotmail DOT com )
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My YJ, '91 runs fine at 13,000. Can't speak to other issues.
On 4 Oct 2004 12:25:44 -0700, jwallacq@hotmail.com (jwallace) wrote:
>I have a '94 Wrangler ( 4-cyl, 2.5L, OBD-I, 130,000 miles ), and I am
>going to be driving it in Mexico next month at *extremely* high
>altitude (at least 13,000 feet, and maybe up to 15,000 feet).
>
>Is there anything that I can or should do ahead of time to prepare the
>engine for high-altitude driving (other than the obvious stuff, like a
>clean air filter)? FWIW, I have also heard that Mexican gasoline is
>several points lower in octane rating than USA gasoline.
>
>TIA, john w. ( jwallacq AT hotmail DOT com )
On 4 Oct 2004 12:25:44 -0700, jwallacq@hotmail.com (jwallace) wrote:
>I have a '94 Wrangler ( 4-cyl, 2.5L, OBD-I, 130,000 miles ), and I am
>going to be driving it in Mexico next month at *extremely* high
>altitude (at least 13,000 feet, and maybe up to 15,000 feet).
>
>Is there anything that I can or should do ahead of time to prepare the
>engine for high-altitude driving (other than the obvious stuff, like a
>clean air filter)? FWIW, I have also heard that Mexican gasoline is
>several points lower in octane rating than USA gasoline.
>
>TIA, john w. ( jwallacq AT hotmail DOT com )
Guest
Posts: n/a
My YJ, '91 runs fine at 13,000. Can't speak to other issues.
On 4 Oct 2004 12:25:44 -0700, jwallacq@hotmail.com (jwallace) wrote:
>I have a '94 Wrangler ( 4-cyl, 2.5L, OBD-I, 130,000 miles ), and I am
>going to be driving it in Mexico next month at *extremely* high
>altitude (at least 13,000 feet, and maybe up to 15,000 feet).
>
>Is there anything that I can or should do ahead of time to prepare the
>engine for high-altitude driving (other than the obvious stuff, like a
>clean air filter)? FWIW, I have also heard that Mexican gasoline is
>several points lower in octane rating than USA gasoline.
>
>TIA, john w. ( jwallacq AT hotmail DOT com )
On 4 Oct 2004 12:25:44 -0700, jwallacq@hotmail.com (jwallace) wrote:
>I have a '94 Wrangler ( 4-cyl, 2.5L, OBD-I, 130,000 miles ), and I am
>going to be driving it in Mexico next month at *extremely* high
>altitude (at least 13,000 feet, and maybe up to 15,000 feet).
>
>Is there anything that I can or should do ahead of time to prepare the
>engine for high-altitude driving (other than the obvious stuff, like a
>clean air filter)? FWIW, I have also heard that Mexican gasoline is
>several points lower in octane rating than USA gasoline.
>
>TIA, john w. ( jwallacq AT hotmail DOT com )


