RE: Any after market part for outlander 08 ?
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RE: Any after market part for outlander 08 ? - 3/20/2008 10:31:58 PM
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2g0s0r1
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I have an 07 LS AWD,
I have installed the WeaponR Short Ram Intake and that sounds great under throttle and gave the car a lil more pep.
I also just got a Magnaflo muffler installed and though i dont feel any real power gains, it gave it a great low sound. (First i went nuts and tried a 2 chamber flowmaster, too loud of a droning sound, removed in 36 hours!)
I also removed the spare tire and mount( I carry fix-a-flat and have roadside assistance if REALLY needed anyway)
Ive switched to 5w30 Mobile1 Synthetic and always fill with premium.
OVERALL the car is peppier and sounds great (not loud) but could still use another 50hp for my taste!
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RE: Any after market part for outlander 08 ? - 3/21/2008 6:07:34 AM
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chenarm
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I also removed the spare tire and mount( I carry fix-a-flat and have roadside assistance if REALLY needed anyway)
Just so you don't have any surprises, the roadside assistance covers the replacement of the flat tire with the spare. If you don't have a spare, they'll probably fix the picture if it can be, but they'll charge you for it.
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RE: Any after market part for outlander 08 ? - 3/21/2008 9:47:45 AM
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tdford
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ORIGINAL: 2g0s0r1
Ive switched to 5w30 Mobile1 Synthetic and always fill with premium.
As its been talked about several times on this board, filling up with premium is just a waste of money. The outtie only needs 87 octane which in most states is mid or regular.
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RE: Any after market part for outlander 08 ? - 3/21/2008 9:47:48 AM
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2g0s0r1
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Yes I read that fine print, thats why i said " if REALLY needed " because the cost of the repair/replacement is on me.
However the convenience and speed of not having to always call independent tow companies, or paying for the initial trip to my location, is what i refer to as "Roadside Assistance"
For general punctures the fix a flat works great. Have used it twice now. fills the tire and seals the leak until i get around to getting it fixed properly. They make a BIG fix-a-flat also for SUV and Truck tires.
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RE: Any after market part for outlander 08 ? - 3/21/2008 9:55:43 AM
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2g0s0r1
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ORIGINAL: 2g0s0r1
Ive switched to 5w30 Mobile1 Synthetic and always fill with premium.
As its been talked about several times on this board, filling up with premium is just a waste of money. The outtie only needs 87 octane which in most states is mid or regular.
You are right... it has been TALKED about alot. Ive read the posts too, people claim no difference in performance or MPG. I also agree that there is little if any difference at all, but I FULLY disagree with the statements of the computer having to compensate for the "wrong gas" because its 91 instead of 87 and possibly causing performance loses. HAHA!
Id like to see some detonation test results and some dyno numbers of both grades in a controlled environment on the outlander... but that probably wont happen.
Im only used premium on every car i have ever owned... Chevy, Honda, Acura, Mitsubishi, Toyota. None of them have ever had any problems relating to "Higher than recommended octane"
Also, the gas is usualy $0.20 more per gallon. so a 14Gal fil costs $2.80 more. Thats the price of a energy drink... a drop in the bucket... $11/month if that.
Oh well, people will buy what they want. I like the Premium. If you like Regular then thats cool too! and heck, Mid-grade is alright also! :)
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RE: Any after market part for outlander 08 ? - 3/21/2008 1:05:18 PM
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chenarm
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Have you tried the fix a flat on the Outlander yet? The fine print says not to use it since it will ruin the pressure sensor.
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