Date: Sun, 29 Jan 2006 09:07:58 GMT From: Johannes <johsnospam-spam-sizefitter.com> Subject: Re: 9-3 falling gas mileage
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.
