 gas, horrible gas mileage |
 May 20, 2005 - 9:00 AM
|
 
|
|
Enthusiast  Joined Sep 18, '04 From Manitoba, Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%)  |
okay i've replaced my fuel filter, it didn't help a whole lot. the most miles i've EVER gotten on a tank is like, 280, if even.. that's REALLY pushing it. what else can i do? i've heard spark plugs/wires... what else?
--------------------  |
 |
Replies
|
May 20, 2005 - 9:28 AM
|
|
 Enthusiast Joined Jan 28, '05 From Cincinnati, Ohio Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I have similar problems...I get about 320 maximum (with a 15.9 GAL tank that's only about 20 MPG)
Have you gotten your oil replaced regularly? Maybe your car is not aligned...this contributes to a few MPG of fuel loss Are you driving with your foot to the floor all the time? All of these thigns, plus more, contribute to less gas milage. I was getting about the same milage as yours...about 280 to the tank...and I found out my car was way out of align...I got it realigned and now I gained about 50 miles on the tank. I also drive very aggressively, however, which would be a big reason that my MPG suffers Im say take it to a mechanic you trust (that won't charge you to take a quick look) and ask him why your MPG are so low...he probably can do a diagnostic and figure out at least a few reasons... -------------------- Speeding is only Illegal...
If you Get Caught |
Posts in this topic
95gtschick gas May 20, 2005 - 9:00 AM
95gtschick i never drive aggressively, i drive really... real... May 20, 2005 - 9:49 AM red94celicagt hmmm, well in that case I'd say check your ali... May 20, 2005 - 9:54 AM celicaboston1983 the condition of the tires effect mpg? May 20, 2005 - 10:10 AM Skate4mindgame Yes it can just as can having underinlflated tires... May 20, 2005 - 2:25 PM LewFX i only get 20-24...i maintain regularly, cant get ... May 20, 2005 - 2:31 PM 95gtschick my highest mpg is like, 17. i do oil changes and ... May 20, 2005 - 2:44 PM Skate4mindgame A tune up helps really nicely most of the time if ... May 20, 2005 - 2:51 PM 94GT Tune up = new rotor, distributor cap, spark plug w... May 20, 2005 - 4:05 PM Digndoug Make sure its not running lean.. I get around 25-2... May 20, 2005 - 5:10 PM exxtractor Check your O2 sensors. I had one not working prop... May 20, 2005 - 11:43 PM
Batman722 QUOTE(exxtractor @ May 20, 2005 - 11:43 PM)Ch... May 21, 2005 - 2:03 AM |
2 User(s) are reading this topic (2 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:
| Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: February 18th, 2025 - 7:17 PM |