3800 Gas mileage on the plummit

[antpearl]

I was just wonder which would affect my car more... poor o2 sensors, bad alignment or dhp pcm, or is it possible I have a leak? I'm averaging about 14mpg, which I know is not correct. I have an A/F guage, but I'm not sure of its accuracy. Its in the green (rich) section alot.

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[imported_Ron Vogel]

I drive pretty mellow most of the time, since I'm in rush hour traffic. I usually see around 21mpg on avg/30mpg on trips. This cold weather will affect the milage quite a bit, but not to the point you are at. Make sure the basics are covered; clean air filter, pcv, oil change. 02's should be replaced after 50K miles, if you do this the best hookup is Justin from Casper's. They carry original AC Delco's pretty cheap. The injectors can be easily cleaned with a can of Chevron Techron additive. It's good preventative maintanance. Try these first before doing anything expensive.

 

[antpearl]

thanks ron...i'll try to get ahold of justin. thanks for the tips. I replace my pcv valve this fall...maybe its faulty?

 

[HUNTERDOG]

I noticed my gas milage went to crap too. I know part of my problem is remote start but I also think is has to do with the poor gas. I work at a dealer and we are receiving a lot of complaints about a drop in gas milage.

 

[cacicgtp7]

do all the gas stations around here, and in IL have differences in gas from winter and summer? And do they all have the damn 10% ethonol or whatever?

John

 

[BlkJak]

The closer to Chicago you get, the more "Environmentally Friendly" the fuel mixture. Means more expensive and hurts mileage a tad. Around major cities, the anti smogging additives do hurt. The problem you seem to be experiencing shouldn't be related to that.

 

[VHGTP]

Originally posted by HUNTERDOG@Jan 27 2004, 10:23 PM
I noticed my gas milage went to crap too. I know part of my problem is remote start but I also think is has to do with the poor gas. I work at a dealer and we are receiving a lot of complaints about a drop in gas milage.

man u have the nicest, cleanest, car/family website i have ever seen... Nice Job!!

 

[HUNTERDOG]

Thanks! I was going to do the GTP only but I figured the fam deserved some recognition. I can't wait til the weather gets better so I can get some fresh pics.

 

[Royalgtp]

Originally posted by HUNTERDOG@Jan 27 2004, 11:55 PM
Thanks! I was going to do the GTP only but I figured the fam deserved some recognition. I can't wait til the weather gets better so I can get some fresh pics.

Hunterdog,

Finally you made it over here instead of cruising CLUB GP all day about whos wife has the best body.

There are a lot of great people over here and Im sure you will enjoy your stay.

There are many members who live very close to us that can really help you/or vice verca.

 

[HUNTERDOG]

Yea I know, I should have singed up a long time ago. I am glad to be aboard!

That damn thread is still going(best bod), must be a record or something . I just started it as a joke.

 

[GTPj]

haha...glad you made it over...now you can post pics here....j/k :lol: h34r: