High-Altitude driving question
10-04-2004, 03:25 PM
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High-Altitude driving question
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 )
10-04-2004, 03:53 PM
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Re: High-Altitude driving question
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 )
10-04-2004, 03:53 PM
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Re: High-Altitude driving question
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 )
10-04-2004, 03:53 PM
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Re: High-Altitude driving question
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 )
10-04-2004, 06:17 PM
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Re: High-Altitude driving question
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 )
10-04-2004, 06:17 PM
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Re: High-Altitude driving question
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 )
10-04-2004, 06:17 PM
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Re: High-Altitude driving question
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 )
