My 2001 GT gets an overall average of only 12 mpg. I don't know why? I purchased the vehicle brand new in 2001 and it's still 100% stock. It's got the 5 speed manual transmission in it and it only has only 11,8xx original miles on it. In October of 2010, I did some major "wear and tear" repairs to it. All the spark plugs were replaced together with the rubber boots. I also had the fuel filter, air filter, and oil filter replaced and the axle differential fluid, the transmission fluid and cleaned the transmission filter. The power steering fluid was replaced too. Also, brand new front and rear brake pads were put on the car and I purchased 4 brand new tires for it. I've religiously maintained this vehicle ever since I purchased it brand new.
When I first purchased the car brand new, it had better fuel economy and was doing about 19 mpg. The fuel economy has dropped drastically since then and it doesn't do any better than 12 mpg right now. My driving habits are about 50% city and 50% highway. I also don't drive aggressively. I drive like an old man and I never beat on the car.
Why is my gas mileage so horrible? I should be getting at least around 18 to 19 mpg with the driving that I do, but I don't. Could there be anything wrong with my car for it to have such horrible gas mileage? Please help me out.
When I first purchased the car brand new, it had better fuel economy and was doing about 19 mpg. The fuel economy has dropped drastically since then and it doesn't do any better than 12 mpg right now. My driving habits are about 50% city and 50% highway. I also don't drive aggressively. I drive like an old man and I never beat on the car.
Why is my gas mileage so horrible? I should be getting at least around 18 to 19 mpg with the driving that I do, but I don't. Could there be anything wrong with my car for it to have such horrible gas mileage? Please help me out.