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2004 Caravan 3.3 Mileage Issues 17 Mar 2012 01:39 #1

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I grooved a 2004 Dodge Caravan with a 3.3 v6. I checked the vacuum before and after the groove and it definitely made a difference.I did a code check and there was none.
I then conditioned the ECU which helped smooth it out a lot because it was very jerky after the groove. I also keep getting a EEC code all the time.
My problem is I have gone through 3 tanks of gas and haven't gotten any mileage increase.
Has anybody come across this? Does anybody have any ideas or suggestions what could be wrong?
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Last Edit: 09 May 2012 12:17 by ron.
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No improved gas milage 17 Mar 2012 02:53 #2

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did you plug pcv vaccum? can you list the fuel trims long and short dan gadgetman mo.
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Re: No improved gas milage 17 Mar 2012 19:45 #3

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yes I did plug the pvc vacuum. I don't know the long and short fuel trims. How do you get this info?
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Re: No improved gas milage 17 Mar 2012 21:32 #4

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If you capped the PCV then you would have seen gains, unless there is/are more leak(s) in the vac system.

I would be double-checking my work, as I overlook stuff just like everyone else. Sometimes, amazingly simple things!

Take another look at what you've done and then report back. You are bound to find it.

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Re: No improved gas milage 18 Mar 2012 00:00 #5

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yes, Ron is right, but if you have access to a car scanner to read what the computer is doing look for LTFT and STFT and post the readings and I can lead you to the area to look for the problem. Also the load factor at idle this will give me an ideal where to lead you. Usually it is a vaccum problem. Dan gadgetman mo.
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Re: No improved gas milage 19 Mar 2012 00:50 #6

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I checked all the vacuum lines again and found no leaks. I don't have access to a car scanner yet to check the LTFT and STFT.
Here's some pictures of the groove maybe it's not done right.

2004 Dodge Caravan 004.jpg


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2004 Dodge Caravan 001.jpg
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