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 Sep 13, 2011 - 6:51 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Aug 26, '11 From ventura, ca Currently Offline Reputation: 10 (100%)  |
i recently acquired a 6th gen, 95 st. has maual trans and im noticing its mpg could definitly be better its at about 25 average right now. what could cause this and how can i fix this! any help is appreciated.
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Sep 13, 2011 - 7:26 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 20, '11 From College Station, Tx Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
You could probably benifit from a tune up.
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Sep 13, 2011 - 7:30 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 26, '11 From ventura, ca Currently Offline Reputation: 10 (100%) |
ya i was thinking that, any thing specific besides the usual fluids, filters, plugs and wires ?
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Sep 13, 2011 - 7:37 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
check your tire pressure and consider replacing the o2 sensor. Those are really the two main factors that affect mpg on an older car.
but 25mpg is not bad. you are probably driving more city than highway. This post has been edited by lagos: Sep 13, 2011 - 7:38 PM -------------------- 15PSI - 30MPG - Megasquirt Tuned
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Sep 13, 2011 - 8:29 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 30, '11 From Albany, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
go with a tune up and just drive conservatively; I drive 30+ miles to and from school and I use around a gallon per day
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Sep 14, 2011 - 1:59 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 26, '11 From ventura, ca Currently Offline Reputation: 10 (100%) |
ya ill get the tuneup done and try to be more conservative with it. thx guys.
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Sep 14, 2011 - 9:22 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 22, '07 From Houston, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
tune up + watch your right foot. it affects mpg most
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Sep 14, 2011 - 9:46 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 26, '09 From Albuquerque, NM Currently Offline Reputation: 19 (100%) |
Depending on elevation too. Back home in Ft. Worth, it's about ~600 ft above sea level, I'll get about 30mpg mixed. But when I'm at school in Albuquerque (~5,300 ft above sea level) I only get about 24-25mpg.
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Sep 14, 2011 - 11:55 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 23, '10 From PA, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
25 is pretty bad for a 7afe celica. |
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Sep 14, 2011 - 12:16 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 22, '07 From Houston, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
yeah. temp does affect it. i lose about 3-5 mpg when its hot. mix of air density & air conditioner usage, and also fan usage(the power to run those comes freom somewhere...) i assume
-------------------- QUOTE "And, as always, your friendship, help, and dedication to the advancement of Texas Celica dominance is GREATLY appreciated. Thanks bro." -DEATH 1994 GT: V6 swap, 5speed E53 W/ LSD, All Power, now RED 1995 ST: SOLD @273k miles, Auto, all power, CarPC, White 1994 ST: Totaled, 5spd, all power, Red RIP 07/09/09 @ 241,810 1994 Lexus LS400: This is my new DD |
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Sep 14, 2011 - 2:03 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 26, '11 From ventura, ca Currently Offline Reputation: 10 (100%) |
im not far above sea level, but it has been hot lately hopefuly see improvement in the colder months. as for a/c its broke so im not usin it
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Sep 14, 2011 - 5:35 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 20, '11 From College Station, Tx Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
A cold air intake would probably help.
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Sep 14, 2011 - 5:37 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 30, '11 From Albany, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
QUOTE (matts94celica @ Sep 14, 2011 - 6:35 PM)  A cold air intake would probably help. not necessarily -------------------- Power in Balance 90 ST coupe- Sold 95 ST hatch- Dead :’( 02 Impreza RS- DD |
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Sep 14, 2011 - 5:45 PM
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More air into the motor = more fuel used.
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Sep 14, 2011 - 8:41 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '04 From Newport, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 63 (99%) |
plugs, wires, cap, rotor, and most important the 02 sensor.
I used to get 34 with my ST way back in the day, with an intake (32 w/stock airbox, I know, it sounds crazy) -------------------- |
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Sep 14, 2011 - 9:29 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 26, '11 From ventura, ca Currently Offline Reputation: 10 (100%) |
34 would be so nice, as soon as funds allow ill be making a CAI for it as well as the tune up should help. thx for the info guys!
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Sep 14, 2011 - 10:31 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 30, '11 From Albany, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
QUOTE (CAcelica29 @ Sep 14, 2011 - 10:29 PM) 34 would be so nice, as soon as funds allow ill be making a CAI for it as well as the tune up should help. thx for the info guys! I would just replace the stock tubing from the filter box to the intake with a pipe, and get a drop in filter. That is if you want to get better mpg while having the car sound a little better -------------------- Power in Balance 90 ST coupe- Sold 95 ST hatch- Dead :’( 02 Impreza RS- DD |
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