Fuel Economy - Hypermiling Dedicated to discussions on fuel economy improvements and related modifications.

bad milage LSJ

Old 02-24-2013, 02:45 PM
  #1  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (18)
 
turbosmart4's Avatar
 
Join Date: 01-21-12
Location: Alaska
Posts: 12,277
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Lightbulb bad milage LSJ

Cureently doing 18 to 20. City mpg....
Thinking about replacing evap solenoid on engine bay but should I also replace the one on the tank??
Fuel filter was replaced 12- 15k miles or a yr and a half ago..
Air filter looks good..
Stock spark plugs might be replacing soon...
No engine mods...
103kk miles at the moment.... Anything else I should do? Thanks ( don't tell me I need to mod it:cussing)
Old 02-24-2013, 02:56 PM
  #2  
Senior Member
iTrader: (2)
 
TStone's Avatar
 
Join Date: 02-21-11
Location: Dayton, Ohio
Posts: 3,311
Likes: 0
Received 7 Likes on 7 Posts
change plugs.. prolly won't do much but won't hurt.
Old 02-24-2013, 03:01 PM
  #3  
Banned
iTrader: (5)
 
Vander Nars's Avatar
 
Join Date: 06-12-10
Location: Augusta GA
Posts: 4,040
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
hell 18 is what I get city also so im thinking thats about normal if u have a heavy foot like me lol
Old 02-24-2013, 03:08 PM
  #4  
Senior Member
 
jHarris8822's Avatar
 
Join Date: 06-09-12
Location: Columbia, SC
Posts: 568
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
That sounds like pretty normal city mpg's to me, thats about what i get even after tune ups, i only really see difference after the tune ups with highway mpg's
Old 02-24-2013, 03:34 PM
  #5  
Super Moderator
Platinum Member
iTrader: (16)
 
07MetallicSC's Avatar
 
Join Date: 09-29-06
Location: Land of Freedom
Posts: 23,365
Received 208 Likes on 168 Posts
Why stock plugs still? That's cheap insurance. Change mine every oil change
Old 02-24-2013, 03:57 PM
  #6  
Senior Member
iTrader: (2)
 
armcclure's Avatar
 
Join Date: 01-10-11
Posts: 3,894
Received 20 Likes on 17 Posts
$10 a pop or less for ngk... Why not?
Old 02-24-2013, 04:05 PM
  #7  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (18)
 
turbosmart4's Avatar
 
Join Date: 01-21-12
Location: Alaska
Posts: 12,277
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Car is giving me around 270 miles at the tank when I use to get close to 400 ... So its not normal...
I don't even have a lead foot . I'm also getting 22 to 24 mpg highway... And I'm stock... I use to get 24 city... And 28-34 mpgs highway...
Old 02-24-2013, 04:09 PM
  #8  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (18)
 
turbosmart4's Avatar
 
Join Date: 01-21-12
Location: Alaska
Posts: 12,277
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Originally Posted by 07MetallicSC
Why stock plugs still? That's cheap insurance. Change mine every oil change
Because they r not broken..jk
Because RACRAS!!!!!











Jk
Old 03-24-2013, 12:38 PM
  #9  
Senior Member
iTrader: (-1)
 
Josh-SS's Avatar
 
Join Date: 12-31-11
Location: Rochester, MI
Posts: 1,027
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Are you running premium..? For the first few weeks i had my car i wasnt aware i HAD to run premium and I was getting 21 city. With premium im getting 25.
Old 03-24-2013, 02:16 PM
  #10  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (18)
 
turbosmart4's Avatar
 
Join Date: 01-21-12
Location: Alaska
Posts: 12,277
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Premium/supreme all the time, only ran 91 octane once and by mistake
Old 04-05-2013, 10:51 AM
  #11  
Member
 
bluebalt69's Avatar
 
Join Date: 03-28-12
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 227
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Hmmmm. I would start with some new plugs. Unless modded, I'd say stick with the stocker AC Delcos... But others will comment and probs have better advise on that....

Have you checked....
1. Any small vacuum leaks?
2. Clean throttle body?
3. Clean MAF sensor?
4. Tire pressures?
5. Make sure your car has good allignment/ no dragging brakes and such?

And is this a reoccurring problem? As in this has happened multiple tanks in a row? I posted recently about my shitty mpgs but after filling up again I found my MPGs to be back to normal. back to low mid 20's for city and mid 30's on the highway again.
Old 04-05-2013, 11:37 PM
  #12  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (18)
 
turbosmart4's Avatar
 
Join Date: 01-21-12
Location: Alaska
Posts: 12,277
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Replaced plugs already, TB is clean... I can hear a small buzzing sound but can't track it down..tire pressure at 40psi all around.how would I.. know my brakes r dragging?this has been going on for a while now
Old 05-14-2013, 10:05 PM
  #13  
Senior Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Pinky Demon's Avatar
 
Join Date: 11-27-06
Location: OH
Posts: 704
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by turbosmart4
Replaced plugs already, TB is clean... I can hear a small buzzing sound but can't track it down..tire pressure at 40psi all around.how would I.. know my brakes r dragging?this has been going on for a while now
You would have to jack up the car to check the brakes. I would recommend cleaning and lubing your caliper slides. Little bastards like to get stuck up every now and then. Also, check out your suspension components, and invest in a quality alignment.

Also get to know a good tech and thoroughly look over your car with a scan tool. Clean your MAF, check your air filter, what kind of tires do you have, drain and fill your gearbox with synthetic lube, etc. Maybe even get an injector service done.
Old 05-15-2013, 01:40 AM
  #14  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (18)
 
turbosmart4's Avatar
 
Join Date: 01-21-12
Location: Alaska
Posts: 12,277
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Omg might as well trade her in lol
Old 05-15-2013, 09:03 AM
  #15  
Senior Member
iTrader: (4)
 
Gelladuga69's Avatar
 
Join Date: 08-22-11
Location: YAMOMS
Posts: 6,904
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by turbosmart4
Omg might as well trade her in lol
I know you're joking, but I don't get people who say that seriously when their car just has maintenance to be done. $1000 in parts and labor is a lot less than $400/mo for a new car.
Old 05-15-2013, 09:30 AM
  #16  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (18)
 
turbosmart4's Avatar
 
Join Date: 01-21-12
Location: Alaska
Posts: 12,277
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
I'm gonna keep her for a while but will be getting a new car in the future cuz of the baby that's on the way... No major issues on my lsj plus I don't beat on it
Old 05-15-2013, 09:37 AM
  #17  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (18)
 
turbosmart4's Avatar
 
Join Date: 01-21-12
Location: Alaska
Posts: 12,277
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Maintnance is up to date to.. I do need to check rear brakes too cuz they squeal every morning lol tires are good , intake filter is good , fuel filter is ggood, spark plugs are good. Front brakes are good too ... Good thing ill have it paid off in december.. and that's when I might do trans fluid change, engine cleaning etc
Old 05-27-2013, 06:31 AM
  #18  
Member
 
mitchk90's Avatar
 
Join Date: 01-03-13
Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
Posts: 264
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Please tell me why my brakes squeal. It's very annoying, every morning. Never fails lol.
Old 05-27-2013, 12:29 PM
  #19  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (18)
 
turbosmart4's Avatar
 
Join Date: 01-21-12
Location: Alaska
Posts: 12,277
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Pads are bad? Lol
Old 05-27-2013, 02:45 PM
  #20  
Senior Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Pinky Demon's Avatar
 
Join Date: 11-27-06
Location: OH
Posts: 704
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by mitchk90
Please tell me why my brakes squeal. It's very annoying, every morning. Never fails lol.
LSJ? How many miles? Stock or aftermarket pads and equipment?
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Supercharged06SS
08-10 SS Turbocharged General Discussion
21
12-11-2022 04:47 PM
06MetallicBalt
Mid East
9
08-17-2021 03:40 PM
Jesse
Parts
15
10-13-2015 09:32 PM
Iceberg
New Members Check In!!
8
09-29-2015 12:33 PM
Jesse
Problems/Service/Maintenance
2
09-28-2015 12:51 PM


Thread Tools
Search this Thread
Quick Reply: bad milage LSJ



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 05:37 AM.