Wednesday, March 21, 2007

Replaced Silicone Hose and Washed Air Filter

mileage = 79228

In my never ending quest to get my fuel mileage back over 30mpg, I washed the AEM DryFlow filter from my short ram intake. I also noticed that one of the silicone hoses I used as a replacement seems to get hot and weak when the engine is running. The vacuum of air seemed to suck the hose flat from the inside out. So I replaced the hose with a more sturdy black rubber hose. Hopefully there is no obstruction of air through the hose.

This is the second silicone hose I've removed. The first one was a hose that sprung a leak and sprayed coolant everywhere and now this hose that collapses under vacuum. I've learned my lesson silicone hoses have been nothing but trouble for me.

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