DemonSVT, if the consensus is that "around 20 mpg" is normal for our 4-door, wimpy engine, front wheel drive cars, then, YES, i simply want to complain... and have others join me.
you are correct (somewhat) in what you say about me not wanting to "do anything about it" but only such that i see nowhere to go with it! the air filter is new, the tires are new (and adjusted properly), the oil is synthetic (and new)...the only thing that is NOT up to date on it, is the fuel filter.
now, dont get me wrong, i understand that it could well be the problem.. but i highly doubt it. as long as there is sufficient fuel pressure and flow, the economy and power should be OK. right? and if there want enough pressure or flow, then there would be driveability problems and/or a check engine light... right?
as for spark plugs and transmission filter... i havent changed either. (at 48,000 miles now) what do you all think about that?
