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Old 07-04-2006, 12:07 AM
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Default Not so good gas milage, what could cause this?

I have been getting some not so good gas milage on 91 octane too.

Rebuild B16A 16dgrees timing (stock as per manufacture) running off a stock p28 map (maybe this could be it)
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Brand new spark plugs, and O2 sensor, plugs have a gray/brownish tinge, burn the fuel perfect, so why am I using up so much fuel in the city, I never got a chance to see how the car does on the highway yet, but ok from 3/4 of a tank I am almost near empty and did just 277 kilomiters, I say I can pull off about 320-340 before I hit empty.

What else could cause bad gas milage? I dont have an EGR system, I just unhooked my PCV system and vented it to the atmosphere, I'll see if that helps any.

I have not yet changed the fuel filter, could this cause bad gas milage?

What do you guys think, because I cant seem to think of anything else that could be causing this.
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Old 07-04-2006, 12:22 AM
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I haven't been getting good mileage on the stock dx lately (315 miles/tank), so today I decided to put more air in my tires. Going from 20psi to the max of 44psi should help.

Check for fuel leaks at the rail too.
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Old 07-04-2006, 01:45 AM
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steve, you have the mechanical prowess of a ------- retard.
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Old 07-04-2006, 01:51 AM
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maybe change the wiper blades..............lol
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Old 07-04-2006, 01:52 AM
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its the pistons, i dropped one of them when they were here.



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Old 07-04-2006, 02:01 AM
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If you want gas mileage buy a Mustang.
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Old 07-04-2006, 03:03 AM
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and then only take 1 shower a week and share the same towel with your *** dirty girlfriend for 2 weeks at least, then steal a towel rack before you leave.

instant 30mph for any v8 equipped vehicle.
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Old 07-04-2006, 03:18 AM
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well stop and go in the city is not gonna help out your gas milage.. but the map could defiently do it... get a wideband on there and see whats up.
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Old 07-04-2006, 03:19 AM
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Originally Posted by hotrex
and then only take 1 shower a week and share the same towel with your *** dirty girlfriend for 2 weeks at least, then steal a towel rack before you leave.

instant 30mph for any v8 equipped vehicle.
eh, i don't believe that. the mullet dyno says it'll be at least a 46.5hp gain in a V8
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Old 07-04-2006, 08:49 AM
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what trans are you using martin?

i only get 300-350 on my crx. (d16a6/Si trans). I would think that your milage is ok actually! lol.

320-340 from 3/4 tank isn't bad.
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