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Every where I look people are getting great milage out or their cars. Im getting about 18mpg max and I only have cai and new exhaust. On a 95 3.8 i should expect more. Are there any stock parts I might blame my bad milage on such as bad spark plug wires???
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I've had my car for five months. My mpg was 10.2 and highest 14.8...What should I be getting?SOLD - 1999 Black Firebird<br />A4, T-tops, 3.42 gears, Y87 Package<br />[Appearance mods] Chrome side vents, Pontiac metallic silver rear inlay<br />[Performance mods] TSP Rumbler<br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/eminemz115\" target=\"_blank\">PICS</a>Comment
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I'm getting 20.1 mpg and i have a heavy foot98 White CamaroComment
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southrnmaro i think everyone of us that have f-bodies is equipped with a heavy foot... or atleast i hope so99\' W68 Firebird<br />SLP Ram air kit,Whisper Air Lid, k&n, 8mm Taylor Wires, Bridgestone Potenzas RE950, BMR Red LCAs, Pacesetter Headers and 3\"in catalytic converter with 2.75\" Flowmaster Cat-back<br /><br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/501008\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/501008</a>Comment
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I'm getting 24.xx mpg average. I don't rev it up much, seems like the car is working hard. So, I shift at around 2-2500 rpms moderately.
If you are getting such low mileage, I would get that checked on. How is the acceleration? Maybe your car is running rich, maybe the cat or air filter is clogged? When you put it in neutral does it slow down kinda quick?1999 Pewter Camaro M5<br />Y87 Performance Package, Sport Appearance Package, Diamond Clears<br />Factory SS Hood, Free Ram Air Mod, Whisper Lid w/ K&N Air Filter<br />CarSound Cat 94009, B&B Tri-Flo w/ Quad Tips<br />BMR SFC, BMR STB, KVR Blank Rotors, Hawk HPS Pads<br />Black Painted Calipers w/ CAMARO Decal, 245/50 Dunlop SP Sport 5000<br />20% Rear 35% Side Tint, Red Reflective Inlays, Invincishield<br /><b>Young girls avert their eyes, weak men tremble, Ford dealers faint.</b>Comment
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....at least another 5 mpg. Try a full tune-up and then drive conservatively with your next fillup. See what kind of changes that makes for you.Originally posted by smiley49:
I've had my car for five months. My mpg was 10.2 and highest 14.8...What should I be getting?
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I get in the low 20's in the city and last time I took a road trip I got a little over 30 and light foot is not what I'm known for. Check the plugs, wires, air filter and tire psi98 bird <br />160,000 miles<br />13\'s? Just happy it\'s starts every morning. <br /><br />Traded in @164,000 On a 2001 FormulaComment
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I get 18-22 and I am a heavy footed driver...
As for things to chec on with your car...
Plugs, wires, air filter(doesn't affect mileage but will cause you to romp the car more, hurting milege)
and an overlooked thing, if your car is up on miles a little bit definitely do the o2 sensors if they are going bad they will get bad readings and send a false signal making the car run rich.
I was getting 12mpg city, and 17 highway in my 3.4L swapped o2s, and was up to 21 city 28 highway, no other change.Comment
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do a search and you'll find a whole lot more info on this stuff.
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Same miliage here. But I have an auto. I am sure that makes a difference in stop and go traffic.Originally posted by jtigger:
I get in the low 20's in the city and last time I took a road trip I got a little over 30 and light foot is not what I'm known for. Check the plugs, wires, air filter and tire psi95 Firebird<br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/673250\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/673250</a> <br /> <a href=\"http://photobucket.com/albums/y217/andrewbrandon19/\" target=\"_blank\">http://photobucket.com/albums/y217/andrewbrandon19/</a> <br /><br />me on a good day------> <a href=\"http://communicatio.webblogg.se/images/wet_cat_113159625.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">linky</a>Comment
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Most people over look a couple things when trying to figure out "why do i only get 10 mpg" here is my top 3 list :D
1) This is the biggest gas guzzler amongst todays youth. A big asss 200000(exaggerated) watt stereo system [img]smile.gif[/img] This sucker will take up to but not limited to 5-10 MPG off of your fuel consumption. If you dont have a big stereo system then it could also be ANYTHING that draws mass amounts of current from your alternator (neon lights, TV screens, misc add-ons) Note: your alternator works harder everytime you run extra accessories, EVEN your air conditioner will drain 2-3 mpg. Your alternator is driven by a pulley off of the crankshaft so the harder your alternator has to work to power your accessories the more your fuel economy will go down the toilet.
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Mustang eater good advice! an o2 sensor that has over 35-40k miles on it is will definetly richen out the fuel mixture more than a new o2 sensor, since the older the sensor gets the worst its sensing capabilities get also. Hence, it reads lean mixture so it tries to richen it out.
3)Also might want to check fuel pressure regulator if your car is up on miles 50k +. A regulator that is supplying more pressure than nessecary will definetly richen the mixture.
Also clean your injectors a leaky injector will make your car hesitate and give you poor fuel efficiency!
Also note if you have an SES light popping up and still wondering why your getting 8mpg then maybe you should use that as a clue lol.
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I have a very light foot so I know that is not the problem.I guess I will get my sensors replaced because I have over 90,000 miles.
Yes, but it has been doing that ever since I got my new exhaust setup.When you put it in neutral does it slow down kinda quick?
A civic. (I know it was stupid but I couldnt help myself.)CoreyCamaro, what did you eat to give you "Bad Gas"There is fast, too fast, and way too fast. Way too fast is almost fast enough.Comment
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