Help!!!!97 Cobra Only Getting 14 Mpg!!!

[cooter_11]

I definetly think you should clean the MAF as well. That crappy drop-in K&N probably has caused some oil residue to get on the MAF wire. Plus, if there was carbon behind your valves, unless it was real bad, it should only cause a stutter on immediate startup. That is because the carbon behind the valve(s) will absorb fuel until it gets saturated, which doesn't take but a few seconds.

You can clean the MAF using some rubbing alcohol and a q-tip, but be cautious because that little wire is fragile as hell. Good luck. I hope this helps you fix your problem.

 

[bdcardinal]

the winter blends tend to have lower emissions with lower ambient temperatures IIRC. the summer blends are made to be used in higher ambient temps.

 

[DogVomit]

For a FEW BUCKS verus a few hundred, try seafoam. It may just save you some cash. If it doesn't work for your stang, move on to the MAF and then ???

 

[EPIK]

Thanks 4 all the help everyone. Sorry it takes me so long to reply, I dont have a computer and I can only check back every couple of days. I think I am going to try the seafoam and cleaning out my maf. I will keep u posted on the results. Thanx again

 

[Superhereaux]

when you go buy the seafoam buy some electrical cleaner in the aerosol can for the maf