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Old 11-15-2004 | 03:39 PM
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Fuel Usage
Im wondering if anyone knows what would cause a max to run 175miles.. per full tank of gas, the car doesnt smoke or anything runs fine... just eating the fuel.. no matter what way I drive or anything
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Old 11-15-2004 | 05:51 PM
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A leak maybe?
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Old 11-15-2004 | 06:34 PM
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sounds like time for a tune up
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Old 11-15-2004 | 06:38 PM
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maybe a bad o2 sensor and a tune up?
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Old 11-15-2004 | 06:40 PM
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Maybe a leak a o2 sensor and a tune up....175 is pretty bad.
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Old 11-15-2004 | 07:37 PM
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wat price range would a tune up + o2 sensor cost all together?
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Old 11-15-2004 | 07:43 PM
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Do it your self or shop?
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Old 11-15-2004 | 07:44 PM
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I went from 150 to 320 by

-new 02
-changed timing belt and water pump (Timing was way jumping around)
-Replaced my clogged cat.
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