 Alignment and mileage issue |
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 Nov 6, 2006 - 3:55 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Feb 8, '04 From Thornton, CO. Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%)  |
Anyone ever notice a massive drop in gas mileage after having their alignment done? Im getting about 230 miles per tank after having my alignment done and new tires put in... i was normally seeing about 400+ per tank... i tried dumping in fuel cleaner, new filter, oil change, etc etc but nothing is making any significant improvement.... any ideas? its been about two weeks now i dont even know if i can take it back to have em correct it at all..
-------------------- Fred
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Nov 6, 2006 - 6:56 PM
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i'm not sure what normal should be.. I usually get about 320 per tank (fill around 1/4 tank.. so its like 26 or 28 MPG
-------------------- ~Daniel~ No Longer Celica Owner.. moved on to a 03 WRX-EJ207
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Nov 7, 2006 - 1:58 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 11, '06 From Way South Chicago Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
check your tires pressures.
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Nov 7, 2006 - 2:46 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 3, '04 From Portsmouth, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 33 (100%) |
QUOTE(Bitter @ Nov 7, 2006 - 1:58 PM) [snapback]500277[/snapback] check your tires pressures. that is what I thought but it wouldn't really affect it that much would it? -------------------- |
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Nov 7, 2006 - 4:32 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 8, '04 From Thornton, CO. Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
Checked it lastnight actually, thats ok.. tried some 44k and moa today... see if that makes any difference
-------------------- Fred
"...Armed with backbone and busted zoo gates, promising you from the bottom of my harmonica pocket - FOREVER - you will never have another lonely holiday..." |
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Nov 8, 2006 - 11:54 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 3, '04 From Portsmouth, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 33 (100%) |
check your coolant level. low coolant would use more fuel, although I think you'd notice a temp change... but can't hurt to check... I'm drawing at straws here
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Nov 10, 2006 - 1:20 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 10, '06 From Cleveland Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
If nothing else was done, it sounds like they may have screwed up your alignment. One of your wheels could also be bent, which can throw the measurement off. The alignment can definitely have a big effect on fuel mileage. Did you get the printout with measurements before and after? If so, post a copy of the printout or list what the measurements were.
This post has been edited by jc47: Nov 10, 2006 - 1:23 AM |
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