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why gas milage to low?

Old Apr 9, 2008 | 02:29 AM
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why gas milage to low?

well i did the ecu reset and later on i noticed that my gas milage went down..before i use to get 220 miles a quarter of a tank left now i barly get 22miles...???what the hell man...lol can anybody give me an answer..thanks guys..
 
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 03:31 AM
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computer has to recalulate air fuel mix i beileve after few 50 starts i think it will be norm i dont know lol some 1 correct me if im wrong
 
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 07:11 AM
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Do an accurate mileage check by refilling and dividing into the miles driven.
You cannot rely on the gauge for accuracy. They're just not that good.

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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Msedanman
Do an accurate mileage check by refilling and dividing into the miles driven.
You cannot rely on the gauge for accuracy. They're just not that good.

C.
+1

the method by the OP isn't at all accurate.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 01:32 PM
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I check mine at each fillup.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 03:02 AM
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Originally Posted by cv5boi
computer has to recalulate air fuel mix i beileve after few 50 starts i think it will be norm i dont know lol some 1 correct me if im wrong
true but it doesn't take long to do at least for me it didn't.
 
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