just like the title says, im getting 220 on a full tank, driving like granny this is ridiculous, ive read on here of members getting 400 something. Any advice?
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have you done a basic tune-up?? Replace spark plugs, distributor cap, rotor, fuel filter, clean throttle body?? -
Your other thread said your wheel was loose. That will kill your mileage among other things. Including tires. Have your tires rotated when they fix your shock. Should be free.
The next thing is to check your tires. Put in 35 psi. Air can be had for free
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After that, yeah, what OldMan said, esp clean/replace spark plugs and adjust timing, and also the air filter.
The self-reported statistics I've seen on websites show many people get low mileage, but I consistently do 26+ mpg (450 mi/tank) and I'm living on a mountainside.Comment
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Ima do a tune up and update this thread afterwardsOriginally posted by Potatoswatter View PostYour other thread said your wheel was loose. That will kill your mileage among other things. Including tires. Have your tires rotated when they fix your shock. Should be free.
The next thing is to check your tires. Put in 35 psi. Air can be had for free .
After that, yeah, what OldMan said, esp clean/replace spark plugs and adjust timing, and also the air filter.
The self-reported statistics I've seen on websites show many people get low mileage, but I consistently do 26+ mpg (450 mi/tank) and I'm living on a mountainside.Comment
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try replacing the fuel filter.
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Maybe look into replacing the 02 sensor if it's the original one on the car. Even though it may not be throwing any codes, I'll be you it's not as accurate as it once was.
Do a full tune up; plugs, wires, cap, rotor, EGR cleaning, throttle body cleaning, air/fuel filter, tire pressure and see what happens.
If there is no change, look into the o2 sensorComment
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wow i thought that i was the only one getting 220 on a full tank. however if i drive like a granny i would get 250.Comment
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I can get 400 to a tank if i drive nicely
I never drive nicely.wat?Comment
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Well… I can understand why you tuner guys put up with low mileage. But for all stock I wouldn't tolerate any less than I'm getting. And my auto tranny doesn't really help things.
250 mi on a tank is 15 mpg. There is something very wrong with that.Comment
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x2! lolOriginally posted by C91BLX7 View Post
I cant stand my slush box so nicely in out of the question! lol
I get 220 on a tank city hard driving, almost 400 freeway.Comment
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How is it even possible to be that consistently aggressive? Don't you just get stuck going as fast as the guy in front of you? I'm not really a granny either, and like I said I'm on a mountainside so half my miles are in second gear. Really what impresses me about my car is that mileage doesn't depend much on my driving style, I can punch it at stoplights "for free."Originally posted by lilb_1979 View Post
But I do tease it into high gear whenever possible, which uphill on the mountain is a game of gathering momentum and staying at 30… without flying off…
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And I thought I had it rough... I was gettin' barely that in my mini-van before it croaked (I killed the tranny). Hence the whole upgrade to the CB. If I do HWY driving only, and drive like a granny (no RPM's above 3K) I can get >650MPG.
Did 350 or so, at about half tank, after filling it. Now, that seriously drops after I start doing heavy driving... but, I still get 400, easily.
I'm a noob when it comes to technical bits.... but it seems like doing the basic tuneup would do the trick. All filters, plugs, wires, cap... etc...
Good luck!Comment
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wat the heck i only get 180 on full
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Well there is not heavy traffic here, and people move when they see me coming!Originally posted by Potatoswatter View PostHow is it even possible to be that consistently aggressive? Don't you just get stuck going as fast as the guy in front of you? I'm not really a granny either, and like I said I'm on a mountainside so half my miles are in second gear. Really what impresses me about my car is that mileage doesn't depend much on my driving style, I can punch it at stoplights "for free."
But I do tease it into high gear whenever possible, which uphill on the mountain is a game of gathering momentum and staying at 30… without flying off…
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