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Terrible gas milage.. from what?

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  • Start date Start date Nov 11, 2004
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jstang209

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Hey i used to get about a good 200+ miles off of 20 bucks, then all of i sudden im barley getting 100+ off 20 bucks too, i havent made any changes that might of caused this.. i dont know whats up, anyone got an idea?
 

mr_woodster

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Car running any differntly? Check engine light on?

When was your last tuneup?

Could bea bad o2
 

svoman2300

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Maybe the price of gas? You should go by gallons not the price cause it flucuates too much. I used to put $49 in to fill up my van now it's $54-55.
 

MrKwik

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So have you figured the actual MPG your getting? How much is gas where you live? I have heard alot of poeple say that they get 28-30 mpg in their 2.3's but I only average 21.5, and my car runs like a top and doesnt have any codes etc. Thats just at 300 miles per tank if I run it pretty much dry. and it takes about $25 to fill it at $1.90/gal.
 
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jstang209

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gas prices havent changed much, im just going to get the car a tune up and that should fix it im hopin.
 

Keasbey

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Check the hose that goes from the exhaust manifold to the egr.. if it's cracked,broken or if it got any leaks..
 
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jstang209

20+ Year Stangneter
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its not there, i have a cai, when i made it, i removed the hose, your talkin about the fat hose right? or one of the lil skinny ones...

Pepboys charges $89 bucks for a tune-up
would it be cheaper to do that or buy new plugs, wires, o2 sensor, and cap..
Pepboys tune-up
Includes:
Replace Spark Plugs – OE Spec plugs platinum or standard
Proline Air Filter
Run Rite Fuel System Service
Battery and charging system analysis
Adjust idle speed and timing where applicable
PM Inspection – under hood
Inspect Tires and adjust tire pressure
 
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