Gas consumption question
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ur car should have only one oxygen sensor and the other is a MAP sensor that goes on the throttle body (i think, not sure)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DENSO...ayphotohosting
if u have 2, change the one before the cat
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DENSO...ayphotohosting
if u have 2, change the one before the cat
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i forgot how the wires went, but messing up on the wires will not harm any thing, just bring up the CEL light, so u can mess around w/ it to get it right. I'll see if i can take a picture of mine but i'll have to get it up on the lift.
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From: Bethlehem PA
i picked up some of that chevron techron fuel injector cleaner. I put it in the tank right before I filled up and drove out west to pennsylvania. To whereI go its about a two hour drive and I did notice my mileage count has gone a bit up and fuel consumption seems minimal based on the needle on the gauge. Ill see how much I get one my way back east shortly.
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From: Assplosion, NE
Glad it seemed to help 
Regarding using a flush product or seafoam in the oil, I would avoid it unless you really think it's necessary. And if it doesn't look bad w/ the valve cover off I think changing the oil on a regular basis is all that's needed.
I've used seafoam in the past, both in the gas and the oil, and it's definitely a good product. However, to paraphrase you, it's not without any risk when used in the oil. In the gas tank there's nothing to worry about, works great, although there are products that will do the same thing for less. Only thing really unique (and one reason it can be put in the oil at all) is that it lubes as well as cleans. That isn't as common in other products but there are at least a couple others.
I've used several kinds of leave-in detergent additives in the oil of several cars. Because they're milder they won't work nearly as fast, and may not ever get things quite as clean, as a true flush product. However, IMO, the risks that can go along with a 5min. flush product or something similar aren't worth it. Seafoam may be safe to leave in the oil according to the company, but if I used it in my current car, I would do it shortly before an oil change and would probably pre-mix it with oil before adding it to the crankcase, but that's just me.
Regarding using a flush product or seafoam in the oil, I would avoid it unless you really think it's necessary. And if it doesn't look bad w/ the valve cover off I think changing the oil on a regular basis is all that's needed.
I've used seafoam in the past, both in the gas and the oil, and it's definitely a good product. However, to paraphrase you, it's not without any risk when used in the oil. In the gas tank there's nothing to worry about, works great, although there are products that will do the same thing for less. Only thing really unique (and one reason it can be put in the oil at all) is that it lubes as well as cleans. That isn't as common in other products but there are at least a couple others.
I've used several kinds of leave-in detergent additives in the oil of several cars. Because they're milder they won't work nearly as fast, and may not ever get things quite as clean, as a true flush product. However, IMO, the risks that can go along with a 5min. flush product or something similar aren't worth it. Seafoam may be safe to leave in the oil according to the company, but if I used it in my current car, I would do it shortly before an oil change and would probably pre-mix it with oil before adding it to the crankcase, but that's just me.