Date: Sun, 29 Jan 2006 09:45:45 +0000 From: Pooh Bear <rabbitsfriendsandrelationsnospamail.com> Subject: Re: 9-3 falling gas mileage
Johannes wrote: > dyz36 wrote: > > > > Any idea why my gas mileage has been dropping (LPT 9-3 5-speed, model > > year 2001)? It started from low 20s in town and now it is down to 17.2. > > I do drive short distances (~2 mi) but this has been the same while the > > gas mileage has been falling. It is winter here but I still think 17.2 > > is too low. > > > > The car has low miles and seems to be running fine. > > 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. Furthermore with a 2mi journey you're asking for the sludge problem. Graham
