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I can't imagine most owners check valves every 10-15k miles? Does the 2.6 have more issues than most motors with keeping valves in spec?

Any ideas on real world mpg for 2.6/5spd/4wd Rodeo? I'm hoping for 20 mpg average.


Most manufacturers recommend manually adjusted valves in the 15k range.

... and you're right, "most" people don't do it...just like
they don't do any other maintenance on their vehicles until it's too late.

1995 Trooper LS auto 3.2 DOHC /w SOHC intake
1989 Trooper 2.6 auto
1989 I-Mark RS DOHC 1.6
1991 Stylus XS DOHC 1.8