Calling Glenn Beasley

Glenn, I had my Cruiser serviced. The reason for the bad mpg was that the calibers were hanging up. It was like I was driving with the front brakes on all the time. The garage did call up TSBs on the 2001 PT for poor mpg. One was TSB

18-12-00 dated August 11, 2000. It pertained to poor acceleration with A/C on and spark knock at high altitudes. It also stated: Fuel Economy - Owners may gain 1 to 1 1/2 miles of fuel economy during highway operation. I get the impression that this pertains to vehicles equiped with cruise control. Am I correct? I do not have cruise control. Funny, you'd think that a vehicle with the name of CRUISER would certainly NOT HAVE cruise control as option.

Thanks for your advice, Glenn.

The TSB you are referring to is based solely on high altitude driving and going up a hill and also( enhances) the cruise control settings if so equipped. Depending on the build date of the vehicle this TSB may not apply. It is a reflash of the PCM. I would think if something was to help the economy it would be repairing a brake problem if there is one. Normally if there is a problem with both calipers something caused it or is causing it (such as fluid contamination) and not just a failed caliper. The other thing is there should have been more symptoms of a caliper problem such as smoking brakes, warped rotors with a pedal pulsation or pulling problem. I would really be surprised if you notice any difference when you check your mileage again. My opinion only...........Keep me posted.

Glenn