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terrible gas mileage, what can i do? im getting ~15 mpg city and hwy mixed, mostly city though.

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Old 01-21-2006, 07:00 PM
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Default terrible gas mileage, what can i do? im getting ~15 mpg city and hwy mixed, mostly city though.

recently ive had the oil changed and fuel filter changed. i dont know if that would have any effect.
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get a vag, check o2's
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also might be EGT...
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Default Mostly city..... 15mpg isn't that bad imo. I am all town driving, get 15-16ish.

I wouldn't worry about it.
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So what did it used to be? Do you have any codes?
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02 sensors
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Default Winter gas formula. I see atleast 10% increased consumption on my car

<ul><li><a href="http://www.chevron.com/products/prodserv/fuels/bulletin/motorgas/1_driving-performance/pg4.asp">http://www.chevron.com/products/prodserv/fuels/bulletin/motorgas/1_driving-performance/pg4.asp</a</li></ul>
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i get 16 city
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Coolant Temp Sensor ... $5. Worth a try, high failure item.
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a vag would be best, i guess ill revisit this question once i have logs.


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