I forgot the code, but my SES light is on because of some evap problem. My last highway trip was 23mpg, this was doing 65-70. City I usually get around 18mpg. Tires have enough air in them.

Going to try to get code checked tommorow.

 

Are you complaining about 18mpg in city? huh I wish my was 18. usually it's 16mpg

 

I ususally get 24 city, 27 highway. If you're getting 18 or less, you have issues. Yes, an EVAP air leak does kill gas milage. I've been down that road.

 

serious? I only get 24 max in highway.

so a newbie question, what does EVAP stand 4? thanks.

 

EVAP =
The emission control system that prevents the escape of fuel vapors from a vehicle's fuel system. Fuel vapors are routed by hoses to a charcoal canister for storage. Later, when the engine is running a purge control valve opens allowing intake vacuum to siphon the fuel vapors into the engine.

 

Excellent explanation. Welcome to maxima.org

 

damn, then that means that my broken charcoal canister inlet might be causing a bit of mileage loss?

 

If the canister is broken, but no check engine light for evap leak then no. If you have an evap leak (more than likely) then yes