Bad mileage

[byoshida@zygote.hsc.usc.edu (Benton Yoshida)]

>In a message dated 97-01-30 17:06:31 EST, vanambum@silyn.net (VanAm) writes:
>
><< > (but my mileage still sucks.  I am getting about
> > 20mpg, and the only mod on my car is a TT stainless system.)
>
> Jeez, any idea why only 20?  You should be getting at least
> 30.   >>
>
>Believe me, I know!  I think I just need to take it in for a FULL tune up.
> Not just plugs and crap, but EVERYTHING as conciderd with a tune up.  I will
>probably do that after I get my early Rabbit dual exhaust manifold and TT
>dual downpipe in.  That way, it will be set up for use with those (probably
>won't make a BIT of difference with the tune up, though)  Also, my car does
>feel like it is not releasing all of the power it should.  I need a tune up
>BAD!!
>
>Tim :)


After checking all the easy stuff, you might want to take a look at your
oxygen sensor.  I think gas mileage goes down when they go bad since the
mixture goes rich.  How long has it been since you changed yours?

benton--------

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