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Apr 25, 2008 | 08:49 AM

07bluebaltx2

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poor mpg problems

Can a dirty fuel filter cause poor mpg? What are all the things that can cause poor mpg?

Apr 25, 2008 | 08:50 AM

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Spark plugs, air filter, dirty oil, and of course a dirty fuel filter

Apr 25, 2008 | 09:08 AM

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dont forget a heavy foot can affect it too...

Apr 25, 2008 | 10:26 AM

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What kind of mileage are we talking about here.Whats your avg fuel consumption from the meter.

Apr 25, 2008 | 10:31 AM

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Can a dirty fuel filter cause poor mpg? What are all the things that can cause poor mpg?

what do you consider "poor" mpg?

Apr 25, 2008 | 10:33 AM

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dont forget a heavy foot can affect it too...

hey that was mine. just about to post it

Apr 25, 2008 | 12:48 PM

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well it says 28 on the meter but from my calculations (from a full tank from the start, reset the trip meter then divide number of miles since last fillup by number gallons ) I got 24 mpg. I was just thinking that was kinda low. I have an auto trans and I rev up to about 3500 rpm before it shifts. I drive moderately not too fast and not too slow. Just how accurate is that meter anyway?

Apr 25, 2008 | 12:51 PM

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The meter is more accurate then your calculations...

Apr 25, 2008 | 01:31 PM

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dont forget a heavy foot can affect it too...

Oh yea how could I forget that lol

My meter is showing just a hair over 33

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Apr 25, 2008 | 01:35 PM

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mine says 19mpg but did i mention my av speed is 15

Apr 25, 2008 | 01:39 PM

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mine says 19mpg but did i mention my av speed is 15

hmmmm somthings not right there lol you should be getting better than 19 lol

Apr 25, 2008 | 02:16 PM

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after putting my summers back on, im getting about 250 miles per fill

Apr 25, 2008 | 02:20 PM

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after putting my summers back on, im getting about 250 miles per fill

Damn, I am a ass hair away from 300. And I thought I drove spirited

What the hell are you guys doing....going WOT everywhere you go????

Apr 25, 2008 | 02:28 PM

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Damn, I am a ass hair away from 300. And I thought I drove spirited

What the hell are you guys doing....going WOT everywhere you go????

dont know lol, guess i gotta stop flooring that pedal on the right

Apr 25, 2008 | 02:29 PM

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Damn, I am a ass hair away from 300. And I thought I drove spirited

What the hell are you guys doing....going WOT everywhere you go????

Soon as you get that dyno tune in your sig you should be over 300

Apr 25, 2008 | 02:31 PM

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Soon as you get that dyno tune in your sig you should be over 300

Even with 60's you think I still will?

Apr 25, 2008 | 02:36 PM

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Even with 60's you think I still will?

Eh drive it like a grandma, and you will lol

Apr 25, 2008 | 02:54 PM

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lol, im happy to see the 250 to be honest. when i had my steelies on i was hitting 190

Apr 25, 2008 | 03:16 PM

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Hmmm thats odd, cuz when I have my 16's with the Blizzak revo 1's on there i get about 30 mpg too

Apr 25, 2008 | 03:31 PM

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I am averaging 8.5 L/ 100 km which equals 27.7 mpg (city) and 6.7 L/100 Km = 35 mpg (highway). So roughly 588km/ / 50 L tank if I drive consevitively. We are also at 3400 feet above sea level here.

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Apr 25, 2008 | 04:29 PM

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Don't forget underinflated tires will make fuel economy go in the ******* as well.

Right now 100% pure city driving I'm looking at 26.2 mpg.

Apr 25, 2008 | 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 07bluebaltx2

well it says 28 on the meter but from my calculations (from a full tank from the start, reset the trip meter then divide number of miles since last fillup by number gallons ) I got 24 mpg. I was just thinking that was kinda low. I have an auto trans and I rev up to about 3500 rpm before it shifts. I drive moderately not too fast and not too slow. Just how accurate is that meter anyway?

Theres you answer right there. If you keep it under 3,000, I bet you would see an improvement. I get 26, and all I do is drive city traffic. I typically only get it to 2,500, and I keep up with traffic just fine.