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Old 11-19-2009, 10:42 PM
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Angry Horrible Gas Mileage

I used to get over 300 mi/tank, but lately I have only been getting 250 max (approx 15-17 gal each time I fill up) over the last month or so.

Granted I do a ton of quick trips/stop go driving but i have never had this bad of mileage. Did a 90 mi trip today and I could just see the fuel needle drop.

Replaced the air filter, did a seafoam treatment, full tires, ECU reset, just had an oil change. Took it to the dealership 2x to run diagnostics. It is actually running lean. Could not find any issues with the fuel system or tank. What the hell is wrong with my car?

 
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Old 11-19-2009, 10:52 PM
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Try a different gas station?
 
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Old 11-19-2009, 10:53 PM
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Try a different gas station?
I have tried 3 different ones. Same results.
 
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Old 11-19-2009, 11:40 PM
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I agree... getting only 15-17 MPG. Oh well.
 
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Old 11-19-2009, 11:49 PM
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ur foot is getting alittle heavy
 
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Old 11-20-2009, 12:02 AM
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samething with me noticed that gas mileage is decreasing rapidly ur lucky ur gettin 250 i have a hard time reachin 200mpg!
 
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Old 11-20-2009, 12:14 AM
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try driving a boosted sedan :[ i can literally watch the needle go down on the highway.

Fuel Filter?
 
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Old 11-20-2009, 01:25 AM
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Time for a tuneup.....when was the last time your spark plugs were changed? Also what's your mileage?

A tune up can make a huge difference with fuel economy
 
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Old 11-20-2009, 04:34 AM
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Why didn't you just buy a Prius?
 
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On, but off topic. Anyone know where to get seafoam in Canada?
 
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Old 11-20-2009, 08:31 AM
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Clogged injector? this can make it look to run lean and the ecu turns up the gas to compensate. these cars have no fuel filters so it is plausible.
 
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Old 11-20-2009, 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Krud
try driving a boosted sedan :[ i can literally watch the needle go down on the highway.

Fuel Filter?
Need to check my records to see if it has been changed....

Originally Posted by tiguy99
Time for a tuneup.....when was the last time your spark plugs were changed? Also what's your mileage?

A tune up can make a huge difference with fuel economy
Plugs never been changed. Car is at 52K mileage. Will probably send her in for a tune up as I need new endlinks anyway.

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Why didn't you just buy a Prius?
**** THAT!
 
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Old 11-20-2009, 10:03 AM
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MPG....not many!

You would think that if he had a clogged injector the diagnostic would have shown that along with any other issues that might be causing mileage issues.
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yeah! lets all get prius's and invade the prius forums
 
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Old 11-20-2009, 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by SxSkyLinexS
yeah! lets all get prius's and invade the prius forums
....NOT!....

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