What can cause very low miles per gallon?
#1
What can cause very low miles per gallon?
Hi I have a 2k max and I've noticed that in the past month I'm getting very low mileage per tank. Right now I have a bit less than a quarter of the tank left and I have gone only 164 miles. I don't drive really aggressively and even though its mainly city streets I should get a lot more than that right? What can be causing this problem?
#5
I have been trying to dianose that also, i get the EXACT same milage. I have tried fuel injector cleaner, had an oilchange done 1000 miles early and made sure the tire inflation is exact. I have had to replace 1 o2 sensor, and dont know what else. I got a new air filter i guess having 56k miles is a sign to get new spark plugs?... Good luck finding an answer shabzone
#6
Driving style won't equate to 164 miles on 3/4 of a tank. I just filled up my tank today and I fill it up about where your at and I'm at 330 miles. That only get me to about 22-23 miles per gallon and your just over 10MPG. My Jeep gets better mileage then that.
I'd look real hard at you injectors, spark plugs, air filter, and MAF. If I had to guess I'd say injectors.
I'd look real hard at you injectors, spark plugs, air filter, and MAF. If I had to guess I'd say injectors.
#7
hahahaz......when i get to where you're at i get about 160miles.......been burning gas like crazy.....i definitely need a tune-up but too lazy and no money. I was thinking of selling the maxima and possibly adding a few grands for the Scion TC. Don't know if that's a smart move. =/
#8
Originally Posted by 00MAXI
Throw some BG44k in the tank. That will clean out the injectors. Sounds like you need to do a big tune up. Are you getting any CELs?
BTW my car has just 27k miles on it.. Is it possible for so many things to be messed up already?
#9
Originally Posted by maniax
hahahaz......when i get to where you're at i get about 160miles.......been burning gas like crazy.....i definitely need a tune-up but too lazy and no money. I was thinking of selling the maxima and possibly adding a few grands for the Scion TC. Don't know if that's a smart move. =/
Don't get a Scion - they're such terrible cars.
#11
City driving really kills the gas milage.
When i drive in NYC i usually get around 12 to 15mpg. Then i went upstate and found out i was getting around 29 to 32mpg. Considering that you have such low miles on your car i would first check the tire pressure and if thats not the case and you dont have any codes then im not really sure.
When i drive in NYC i usually get around 12 to 15mpg. Then i went upstate and found out i was getting around 29 to 32mpg. Considering that you have such low miles on your car i would first check the tire pressure and if thats not the case and you dont have any codes then im not really sure.
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