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Can somebody tell me why i get only 23 mpg city on my '97 auto. sl2?
I've had a '95 and 6 auto. and both got 28+29 mpg. TIA |
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tune-up??? dirty air filter?? cold weather??? underiflated tires??too
wide a tire???put on weight from Christmas overeating?? bad struts??? dirty injectors???wrong oil??? |
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Gee all that can affect gas mileage? I took another reading today, 25
mpg....2 more than precious and I've done nothing to the car. |
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If the car is properly tuned, filters replaced, and the tires are inflated -
this is usually the thing that affects mileage the most (my tires state a maximum of 44 PSI, I inflate them to 35 despite manufacturer door stating 26 PSI is recommendation). Bob "Elaine again ^,,^" > wrote in message ... > Gee all that can affect gas mileage? I took another reading today, 25 > mpg....2 more than precious and I've done nothing to the car. > |
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In additiona to the other comments you've received, winterized fuel should
reduce mpg's, so does extended idling (gridlock traffic or letting the car warm up in the driveway before venturing out), and or a tired engine (high mileage, oil usage, etc). "Elaine again ^,,^" > wrote in message ... > Gee all that can affect gas mileage? I took another reading today, 25 > mpg....2 more than precious and I've done nothing to the car. > |
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Jonnie Santos wrote: > In additiona to the other comments you've received, winterized fuel should > reduce mpg's, so does extended idling (gridlock traffic or letting the car > warm up in the driveway before venturing out), and or a tired engine (high > mileage, oil usage, etc). > > "Elaine again ^,,^" > wrote in message > ... > > Gee all that can affect gas mileage? I took another reading today, 25 > > mpg....2 more than precious and I've done nothing to the car. > > What IS winterized fuel?? |
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Thanks for all your help. It's not a high mileage car,it's only got
78,000 but I do mostly stop and go traffic. I live in Miami now but I do remember having to "winterize" the gas by putting in some kind of gas antifreeze. My next oil change will replace all filters and I'll inflate my tires to 35. Don't have to warmup the car anymore. I love my Saturn |
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> What IS winterized fuel??
> The volatility is altered through chemical composition to make it burn more easily in the cold, winter air. That change or reformulation has less energy content and you have to burn more of it. So usually winterized fuel will result in lower mpg's... Do a Google search on 'gasoline formulations' and you'll find probably more than you ever wanted to know... |
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"Elaine again ^,,^" > wrote in message ... > Can somebody tell me why i get only 23 mpg city on my '97 auto. sl2? > I've had a '95 and 6 auto. and both got 28+29 mpg. TIA If you are comparing single tank averages, your numbers are almost meaningless. Even if you are very careful (same pump, same car position, etc.), it is very easy to vary the amount of gas you put in your tank by +/- one gallon. A one gallon error on a 14 gallon tank can make a huge difference, especially if you are figuring the economy on a partial tank run. You need to record your fuel purchases for several weeks and calculate the average over three or four tank fulls of gas. With modern OBD-II engine controls, you don't need to worry too much about traditional tunes-up items. OBD-II systems are very good at detecting miss firing cylinders and usually keep the fuel air ratio controlled close to the ideal. Factors that are likely to affect you fuel economy: Gas formulation - winter/summer formulations differ and formulations differ by location. Some areas (Minnesota and others) blend ethanol with the gas and this can decrease fuel economy by 3% to 5%. Under inflated tires - be sure to make your tires are inflated per the manufacturer's recommendations (assuming you are still using the OE size and type) Tire type - P series tires provide better fuel economy than similar non-P series tires. If you have changed tire sizes, the odometer may be incorrect and this will affect your fuel economy calculations. Dragging brakes - improperly adjusted drum brakes and/or disc breaks with dragging calipers can adversely affect your fuel economy. Additional weight - Are you carrying around items you don't need? More weight = decreased fuel economy. Driving style - have you changed where you drive, or how you drive? Maybe the '97 encourages more spirited driving. I keep a book on my Vue. It is shared by three drivers. I average around 21 mpg. My SO average close to 25 mpg. My 16 year old son averages less than 18. Same car, same tires, same gas, different drivers - greater than 20% variation in fuel economy. Increased accessory load - does the '97 have more features that might increase the load on the engine? Anything that consumes more electricity will decrease fuel economy since the engine driven alternator has to supply the energy. Engine oil - are you using the correct viscosity Energy Conserving oil? Ed |
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Um, if I remember correctly, does not Jonnie Santos live in San Diego? Do
they sell winterized fuel there when the temperature falls below 70? :-) (Temp here is Boston is in the 20's) -David "Jonnie Santos" > wrote in message news:NbZrf.934$TI6.676@fed1read03... > > What IS winterized fuel?? > > > > The volatility is altered through chemical composition to make it burn more > easily in the cold, winter air. That change or reformulation has less > energy content and you have to burn more of it. So usually winterized fuel > will result in lower mpg's... Do a Google search on 'gasoline > formulations' and you'll find probably more than you ever wanted to know... > > |
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