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Old 02-16-2004, 11:38 AM
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Angry Using too much gas...help

Hi all,
I am using about 1/4 tank of gas for a 20 min trip. That is not right. When I visit relatives in Louisville (Which is 1.5 hrs. away), I usually use up about 1/2 tank or less.
Are my cats clogged up? My car is a 2002 T/A Firehawk. Could you all give me ideas on what it could be?
What things do I need to check?

Thanks,
Adam
Old 02-16-2004, 01:09 PM
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Maybe a bad front driver 02. If the o2's aren't working right it can run rich and use up a lot of extra gas. You need to autotap or scan with efi live to see if anything looks off.
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Make sure you got at least 30psi in the tires. Clean air filter helps too.
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Thanks guys,
I will do that.

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Use your trip ticker and find out how many MPG you are getting first.




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