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4469 messages, Last post on Oct 27, 2006 at 8:04 PM
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I'm with Java - although mine doesn't hesitate. It seems the tranny is "too quick" to respond to slight acceleration. I'm used to it by now (feather it better) but would like to see (as you said) to smooth it out somewhat. What should I ask for on the PCM? |
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| Your 2001 should have the updates. I noticed a big difference between my 2000 and 2001. I kinda liked the 2000 better in that regard. | |
| Where can I find the excessive cranking TSB? I have a 2000 with 22300 mi. and just last week I noticed I have to crank it more than normal. | |
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Go to this link http://www.vakcer.com/mpv/
Then go to "info" (on the left), then "2000" under Technical Service Bulletins, it's number 01-002/01
or you could try http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/tsb/index.cfm
Let us know how you make out .... SC |
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Has anyone replaced their original equipment Dunlops or Yokohamas with normal passenger/touring/all season tires? If so what has been your experience? I'm looking at Yokohama AVID Touring (94S 620 A B)which have been getting rave reviews on the internet. Has anyone tried these specifically? |
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| I considered the Yoko Avid's, but finally went with the BF Goodrich Control - they were offering a $50 rebate, so were ultimately even less expensive than the Yoko's. I am extremely happy with the tires, so far. No snow driving yet, but the tracking and cornering are great and they sail through puddles without noticeable hydroplanning. Good luck on your decision. | |
| had it since october (7,000 km ago). I felt it was rather noisy winter but is better now. Snow handling was a huge improvement over the yokos. Where I used to slip side to with the yoko's when braking, this one tracked straight. One caveat - when new, it used to scrape against the wheel wells on even the lowest speed bumps. | |
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I purchased Michelin X-Ones for our MPV about 6K miles ago. They're a great all-season choice, though I'm not sure how well they do in snow - haven't seen the stuff in almost 20 years! I bought them mainly because of my good luck with Mich tires over the years and their high wet rating and treadwear. They're T-rated, 700 A B. I'm assuming you have an ES, so if you went with 215/60-16 , it would have a load rating of 94. I've found with tires that opinions vary widely and there are many good choices out there. Edmund's has a dedicated forum "Tires, tires, tires" May 3, 2002 9:13am I've found it informative FWIW. SC |
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I have been searching everywhere for a set of EOM 16" alloys for my '01 LX. I don't particularly like having 15" wheels on a van. There's never much on eBay, the dealer wants way too much, and the boneyards don't have any yet (really rather have new anyway). The Mazda dealer has two listed for my van: an Enkei wheel for $215 and a Umold for $254(who is umold?). I found a site www.aaarims.com that sells this wheel for $195, with a $25/rim credit when buying four, but a $13.50/rim shipping charge, which brings it back up to $183.50 (whoopee!). Anybody else have any other suggestions ...malt, Steve? BTW, where's Tboner (aka "man of many tires") been? SC |
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