******10 MPG caused by what? Update********
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Originally Posted by trigga_b
Im not worried about the calipers anymore since thats not MPG problem. I'm going to let the shop handle that. But I think I need to go back to my stock muffler. does anyone have one plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
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I cleaned the TB with it on because I had to order a TB gasket. I also changed my air intake set and tomorrow morning I'm going to cleam my vac system out and see how it drives tomorrow.
Edit: If this doesn't work then I'll look into getting another FPR or fuel pump. Wasn't there a recall on the gas tanks or something? Because when I make a hard right turn the gas needle falls like a half to a quarter tank. And its always moving when I stop and go.
Edit: If this doesn't work then I'll look into getting another FPR or fuel pump. Wasn't there a recall on the gas tanks or something? Because when I make a hard right turn the gas needle falls like a half to a quarter tank. And its always moving when I stop and go.
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Originally Posted by trigga_b
Im not worried about the calipers anymore since thats not MPG problem. I'm going to let the shop handle that. But I think I need to go back to my stock muffler. does anyone have one plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
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First, I am going to ask an obvious question....what brand O2 did you get? Don't say Bosch.
Second, another question...what brand spark plugs are in there? And PLEASE don't say Bosch Plats.
Second, another question...what brand spark plugs are in there? And PLEASE don't say Bosch Plats.
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Ok I'm not going to seafoam because I dont have time for a possible o2 sensor, cat, and/or manifold problem (may have cracks). I have a denso o2 and NGK sparkplugs. I'm goign to have a shop deal with the greasing of the brake parts. And I'll check my fuel pressure.
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Something'* cause low MPG
Ok, now I believe something is causing drag. Its either my rear brakes, since the wheel cylinders and brakes need replaced. I also think that my parking brake doesn't engage either. My car still slows down when I let off the accelerator 50-70 mph. It feel like driving a stick shift and you're shifting down to come to a stop. OR Is this a sign of trans problem? As far as my MPG I can get like 300 miles on a full tank driving on the highway. But in the city its like 12 MPG.
Also, I believe when you all say WOT that means smashing on the gas. if so then, when I smash the gas to try and get some quick speed, it doesn't pick up any. Its like a lack of power. My take off isn't good because I can't get momentum which probably contributes to my poor mileage in the city.
Also, I believe when you all say WOT that means smashing on the gas. if so then, when I smash the gas to try and get some quick speed, it doesn't pick up any. Its like a lack of power. My take off isn't good because I can't get momentum which probably contributes to my poor mileage in the city.
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What the ****, my cat is burnt . god dam. I did the brakes and knew that wasn't the problem because the car wouldn't really roll on its on, but they needed changing anyway. That punk *** o2 sensor fouled up and clogged and burnt up my cat. I don't have a vacum leak, I sprayed the rubber fittings with carb cleaner and got no response. So what is the root cause.
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I've got the same fuel needle problem, no worries. It'* pretty common from what I hear. Also, my parking brake only engages when it wants to, it was a defect in our year models.
I'm actually thinking of looking to replacing my CAT, and that may solve my power/efficiency problems. If I get to it before you, I will let you know.
I'm actually thinking of looking to replacing my CAT, and that may solve my power/efficiency problems. If I get to it before you, I will let you know.