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Entries from December 26th, 2008

How To Clean A Mass Air Flow Sensor

December 26th, 2008 · 8 Comments · How To Info

Today’s sophisticated computer controlled fuel injected engines squeeze a significant amount of horse power out of each combustion chamber.  In order to achieve their maximum output, they need precise input.  That precision involves 14.7 parts air for every 1 part fuel or 14.7:1.

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Who Dosen’t Love A Christmas Letter

December 21st, 2008 · 1 Comment · Rants, Raves and the Zen Art of Road Trip Management

This time of year brings out the writer in everyone…  Although some should put it back and leave writing to Hallmark.  Well, all those annual Christmas letters inspired Last Great Road Trip’s own Girl to throw down this years report down on paper.
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Greetings from the trailer park that is Kitsap County.
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Snowpocalypse 2008

December 20th, 2008 · No Comments · Rants, Raves and the Zen Art of Road Trip Management

Knowing what you’re in for and planning to the weather is a big part of winding up with a successful adventure.  Currently the Northwest is experiencing cold, snow and ice that is a little more than usual.  Before we go out on a trail run we usually check with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [...]

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Everyone Was A Noob Once

December 19th, 2008 · 3 Comments · Rants, Raves and the Zen Art of Road Trip Management

Over the last couple of years we’ve had an opportunity to wheel with a number of experienced guys who have forgotten more than most will ever know.  And because of those opportunities my abilities have improved.  But I am still working on the basics.
When I started this mid-life crisis I read and talked to anyone [...]

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Long-term Report – K&N Cold Air Intake

December 15th, 2008 · 4 Comments · FJ Cruiser Mods and Articles

We all get excited by our new mods and tell everyone we know how its the best (fill in product name here) on the market and we explain all the reason we choose product X. But over time does that glowing praise fad, or are you still pleased with your purchase? This report follows a [...]

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