dannimarieiro
CEG'er
my car by city driving onli gets like 160 miles a tank and when it reaches the Empty the gas light doesnt even come on so i dont even think it is emtpy but i dont want to take a chance anybody know why that is ???
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my car by city driving onli gets like 160 miles a tank and when it reaches the Empty the gas light doesnt even come on so i dont even think it is emtpy but i dont want to take a chance anybody know why that is ???What engine, transmission or mileage on the car? Is the Check Engine Light on? 160 for City is very normal if it is a V6 automatic. In addition, the A/c comes on to assist in drying the air even if it is set to heat (when it is on DEF or DEF/FLR). And with the A/C on, in city, it is double whammy. With the CEL on, you are looking at triple and V6 and Automatic, well, you know the drill.......
Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas.
dannimarieiro
CEG'er
merry christmas to u too
merry christmas to u too
and its a v6 98 svt mtx-75 transmission and 90,xxx miles and is it normal?other people with these cars get like 350 miles on a tank
merry christmas to u too
and its a v6 98 svt mtx-75 transmission and 90,xxx miles and is it normal?other people with these cars get like 350 miles on a tank
dannimarieiro
CEG'er
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and
and the check engine light is on but its the 02 sensor
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and the check engine light is on but its the 02 sensor
dannimarieiro
CEG'er
thnx
thnx
thank you and have a merry christmas
thnx
thank you and have a merry christmas
m4gician
Hard-core CEG'er
I'll add to Tony's just a bit on how to maximize driving fuel efficiency in your car.
Required:
- Ease up off the pedal, don't jackrabit, and obey the speed limit.
- Maintain a good Tire pressure (32 to 35 PSI) all around.
- Empty trunk and car of USELESS or HEAVY items (the more you remove, the better for your fuel mileage)
- Run fuel additives (injector cleaner, etc.)
- Replace dirty air filter with a clean one (or open-air with heatshield)
Optional:
- Give your UIM/LIM a good cleaning
- Remove your spare tire (it's optional if you don't feel you need it)
- Tune your car, change plugs/plug wires, etc.
- Use 5w20 full synethtic oil in your car on your next oil change.
- Hit the gym maybe? Drop 30 to 40 pounds? (haha)
This is just in general, but I found doing the required and some of the optional stuff results in you just squeaking that extra little but out of your tank. Hope that helps, keep in mind this is in the long run.
Required:
- Ease up off the pedal, don't jackrabit, and obey the speed limit.
- Maintain a good Tire pressure (32 to 35 PSI) all around.
- Empty trunk and car of USELESS or HEAVY items (the more you remove, the better for your fuel mileage)
- Run fuel additives (injector cleaner, etc.)
- Replace dirty air filter with a clean one (or open-air with heatshield)
Optional:
- Give your UIM/LIM a good cleaning
- Remove your spare tire (it's optional if you don't feel you need it)
- Tune your car, change plugs/plug wires, etc.
- Use 5w20 full synethtic oil in your car on your next oil change.
- Hit the gym maybe? Drop 30 to 40 pounds? (haha)
This is just in general, but I found doing the required and some of the optional stuff results in you just squeaking that extra little but out of your tank. Hope that helps, keep in mind this is in the long run.