I have 96 Dakota 3.9 automatic that gives me less fuel mileage than what I believe I should be getting.
I have ensured that the plugs are in good shape,the plug wires are new, tires properly inflated, drive with a light foot, I have changed both oxy sensors. The truck runs fine and the OBD II is not generating any trouble codes. The truck recently passed the Calif smog test and passed by a very wide margin. I have ran liquid injector cleaner in the tank several times.
I obtained a Davis CarChip device so I could get a printed record of what is happening in regard to OBD readings. What I found out is that Fuel System #2 runs in open loop for a few minutes while the coolant temp is coming up, but Fuel System #1 is staying in open mode all the time.
Now I am an OLD shade tree hobby mech since Model A Fords were a common sight on the streets. Until now I haven't given much effort to understanding the OBD system but I now would like to increase my knowledge in that area, hence putting out the bucks for the Davis CarChip.
My guess, and correct me if I am wrong, is that Fuel System #1 refers to the injectors on Bank #1 and Fuel System #2 refers to the injectors on Bank 2. Can anyone confirm this.
Would a dirty or clogged injector in Bank #1 cause it to remain in Open loop? Is now the next logical step to have a professional cleaning of the injectors.
Old_Timer