26 MPG- Running lean!! :(
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26 MPG- Running lean!! :(
My '97 SE has an exhaust, y-pipe, intake, and straight pipe (no cats!) and gets 26 miles to the gallon. Gas mileage has steadily gotten better as I've added more performance parts, however, I fear this is cuz it's running lean..could I have been putting some bad strain on the engine during this time of Camry gas mileage? I will be getting my ECU re-programed soon to remedy this problem. I'd must rather be getting 20 miles to the gallon than 26 if it means I'm not screwing up my engine. Anyone else have this experience?
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my check engine is on, for 4 months i have a bad O2 sensor, i know which one, but i'm lazy and dont have time. Anyways , i just took a trip to the smokey mountains and back, and on the Highway, i averaged around 26- 28 MPG, going 85 - 95 mph+ ( with bursts of up to 120 , had to keep up with buddys 330CI).
#5
You're fine, it's not lean, dont get a reprogram to richen it out, if you want more power, any of the aftermarket ecu's actually LEAN it out to make better power, your engine is not straining, its actulally the opposite, running more efficient.
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Originally Posted by ChuckDaMaxRider
My '97 SE has an exhaust, y-pipe, intake, and straight pipe (no cats!) and gets 26 miles to the gallon.
I fear this is cuz it's running lean..
I fear this is cuz it's running lean..
Enjoy your good gas mileage.
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