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Old 05-11-2008, 09:31 PM
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I have v-6, and im getting about 15 MPG, I went from 26 to 15. Replaced plugs,filters, distributer cap and rotor. Any ideas?
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o2 sensors maybe
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The ones on the exhaust pipes?

Or mass flow.

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Change fuel filter (you said filters but alot of people miss this one), Clean MAF, SEAFOAM the hell out of it, Change exhuast o2s
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I changed the fuel filter about 3-5 months ago, a new one?
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every 10,000 for fuel but if it is only 5 months old it wouldnt make that bifg of a difference. check your air filter and see how dirty it is maybe you got it clogged or something but definatly clean the MAF (only use MAF cleaner, CRC makes it) and change the 02's out, seafoam will also help

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thanks for the help.




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