Newbie w/ 87 Cutlass Salon general question

[Butcha]

Hello all,

I have a new found interest in oldsmobile cutlass's and I have recently purchased my second olds cutlass salon. This past weekend I drove the car, which was running fine, from the St. louis area to Kansas City and back. After the trip, I have noticed that my car is running incredibly better than before the trip. It idles much better and just purrs like a big kitty. Can some of you more experienced guys inform me to what has just happened?

[Jim's rare 80]

Hey. Every car needs a good run once in a while. My guess is it had old gas, and the trip helped get rid of it. Best of luck with your new ride. Jim.

[88 coupe]

Originally Posted by Butcha

........ what has just happened?

Highway miles tend to blow carbon deposits, accumulated during city driving, out the tailpipe. A weekly, WOT, trip up a Freeway/Highway onramp will keep them from building up.

If you hear a "Geezer" talk about 'Blowing the cobwebs out" its what he's talking about.

Norm

[marcar1993]

Yeah, thats what I think happened.