Date: Sun, 29 Jan 2006 15:49:10 GMT From: Bob <uctraingnospamanet.com> Subject: Re: 9-3 falling gas mileage
On Sun, 29 Jan 2006 09:07:58 GMT, Johannes <johsnospam-spam-sizefitter.com> wrote: > > >Try the usual that affects mileage. Air filter, spark plugs, sticking brakes, >vacum pipes. Hence look for running symptoms and unusual noises. 2 mi is >a ridiculous short distance for starting a car, gas mileage will be low. FWIW, I have 97-900, 185 stock HP FPT. Typical mileage is 25-28 in 50/50 mixed driving. However, I have seen numbers as low as 14mpg until warm when the temps get down to 20 deg F or lower. If you drive 2 mil each way then your numbers are not unreasonable.
