High-Altitude driving question
10-04-2004, 06:21 PM
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Re: High-Altitude driving question
jwallace did pass the time by typing:
> 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.
- The higher you go the less octane your engine will require.
- Never take a firearm or ammunition (even one bullet) into Mexico
unless you want to spend many many years, in prison. They have
zero sense of humor on the issue.
Read this ---> http://travel.state.gov/travel/gunsrel.html
- Check with the dealer to see if there is a high-altitude modification
for your Jeep. In some cases there is a special CPS sensor that has
been offset for higher altitude. Older Jeeps had a high-altitude wire
but yours is probably too modern.
- Take spare parts, especially a fuel filter, and if you
have them, belt and hose repair kit. Mexico isn't too
bad for finding parts but your better off if you bring
your own.
--
DougW
> 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.
- The higher you go the less octane your engine will require.
- Never take a firearm or ammunition (even one bullet) into Mexico
unless you want to spend many many years, in prison. They have
zero sense of humor on the issue.
Read this ---> http://travel.state.gov/travel/gunsrel.html
- Check with the dealer to see if there is a high-altitude modification
for your Jeep. In some cases there is a special CPS sensor that has
been offset for higher altitude. Older Jeeps had a high-altitude wire
but yours is probably too modern.
- Take spare parts, especially a fuel filter, and if you
have them, belt and hose repair kit. Mexico isn't too
bad for finding parts but your better off if you bring
your own.
--
DougW
10-04-2004, 06:21 PM
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Re: High-Altitude driving question
jwallace did pass the time by typing:
> 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.
- The higher you go the less octane your engine will require.
- Never take a firearm or ammunition (even one bullet) into Mexico
unless you want to spend many many years, in prison. They have
zero sense of humor on the issue.
Read this ---> http://travel.state.gov/travel/gunsrel.html
- Check with the dealer to see if there is a high-altitude modification
for your Jeep. In some cases there is a special CPS sensor that has
been offset for higher altitude. Older Jeeps had a high-altitude wire
but yours is probably too modern.
- Take spare parts, especially a fuel filter, and if you
have them, belt and hose repair kit. Mexico isn't too
bad for finding parts but your better off if you bring
your own.
--
DougW
> 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.
- The higher you go the less octane your engine will require.
- Never take a firearm or ammunition (even one bullet) into Mexico
unless you want to spend many many years, in prison. They have
zero sense of humor on the issue.
Read this ---> http://travel.state.gov/travel/gunsrel.html
- Check with the dealer to see if there is a high-altitude modification
for your Jeep. In some cases there is a special CPS sensor that has
been offset for higher altitude. Older Jeeps had a high-altitude wire
but yours is probably too modern.
- Take spare parts, especially a fuel filter, and if you
have them, belt and hose repair kit. Mexico isn't too
bad for finding parts but your better off if you bring
your own.
--
DougW
10-04-2004, 06:21 PM
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Re: High-Altitude driving question
jwallace did pass the time by typing:
> 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.
- The higher you go the less octane your engine will require.
- Never take a firearm or ammunition (even one bullet) into Mexico
unless you want to spend many many years, in prison. They have
zero sense of humor on the issue.
Read this ---> http://travel.state.gov/travel/gunsrel.html
- Check with the dealer to see if there is a high-altitude modification
for your Jeep. In some cases there is a special CPS sensor that has
been offset for higher altitude. Older Jeeps had a high-altitude wire
but yours is probably too modern.
- Take spare parts, especially a fuel filter, and if you
have them, belt and hose repair kit. Mexico isn't too
bad for finding parts but your better off if you bring
your own.
--
DougW
> 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.
- The higher you go the less octane your engine will require.
- Never take a firearm or ammunition (even one bullet) into Mexico
unless you want to spend many many years, in prison. They have
zero sense of humor on the issue.
Read this ---> http://travel.state.gov/travel/gunsrel.html
- Check with the dealer to see if there is a high-altitude modification
for your Jeep. In some cases there is a special CPS sensor that has
been offset for higher altitude. Older Jeeps had a high-altitude wire
but yours is probably too modern.
- Take spare parts, especially a fuel filter, and if you
have them, belt and hose repair kit. Mexico isn't too
bad for finding parts but your better off if you bring
your own.
--
DougW
10-05-2004, 01:08 PM
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Re: High-Altitude driving question
Cocoa leaves...
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> jwallace did pass the time by typing:
> > 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).
Nick
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"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
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> jwallace did pass the time by typing:
> > 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).
10-05-2004, 01:08 PM
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Re: High-Altitude driving question
Cocoa leaves...
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"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
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> jwallace did pass the time by typing:
> > 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).
Nick
--
http://members.***.net/nnote/
"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:t1k8d.3943$gk.791@okepread01...
> jwallace did pass the time by typing:
> > I have a '94 Wrangler ( 4-cyl, 2.5L, OBD-I, 130,000 miles ), and I am
> > going to be driving it in Mexico next month at *extremely* high
> > altitude (at least 13,000 feet, and maybe up to 15,000 feet).
10-05-2004, 01:08 PM
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Re: High-Altitude driving question
Cocoa leaves...
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"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
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> jwallace did pass the time by typing:
> > I have a '94 Wrangler ( 4-cyl, 2.5L, OBD-I, 130,000 miles ), and I am
> > going to be driving it in Mexico next month at *extremely* high
> > altitude (at least 13,000 feet, and maybe up to 15,000 feet).
Nick
--
http://members.***.net/nnote/
"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:t1k8d.3943$gk.791@okepread01...
> jwallace did pass the time by typing:
> > 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).
10-05-2004, 01:36 PM
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Re: High-Altitude driving question
Fly to Bolivia, you'll never make it though Mexico.
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10-05-2004, 01:36 PM
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Re: High-Altitude driving question
Fly to Bolivia, you'll never make it though Mexico.
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Nick wrote:
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> Cocoa leaves...
> Nick
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Nick wrote:
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> Cocoa leaves...
> Nick
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10-05-2004, 01:36 PM
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Re: High-Altitude driving question
Fly to Bolivia, you'll never make it though Mexico.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Nick wrote:
>
> Cocoa leaves...
> Nick
>
> --
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Nick wrote:
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> Cocoa leaves...
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