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Old 06-03-2011, 04:17 PM
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i have a 1997 blazer, 4.3 vortec,....had codes in system, i replaced the bad sensors...codes gone but my gas mileage is around 9-10mpg.
engine idles and runs fine but why the bad mileage...i'm at a loss here, any help would be greatly appreciated. also replaced dist. cap, wires and plugs.
 
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Old 06-03-2011, 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by bigdaddyjanks
i have a 1997 blazer, 4.3 vortec,....had codes in system, i replaced the bad sensors...codes gone but my gas mileage is around 9-10mpg.
engine idles and runs fine but why the bad mileage...i'm at a loss here, any help would be greatly appreciated. also replaced dist. cap, wires and plugs.
Have you done any mods?

Fluids need changing?
 
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Old 06-03-2011, 04:36 PM
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What codes were present? When was the last time you changed your plugs and fuel filter? how's your foot? Air filter?

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Old 06-06-2011, 12:21 PM
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no mods-stock, o2(2) ,and map sensor, replaced.new plugs, wires, dist cap, rotor and air filter...light right foot..lol..fuel filter replaced before sensors...about a month ago...all fluids replaced when i bought it used 3 months ago, now i know why it was so cheap. ive never had this problem with a chevy before.
 
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Old 06-06-2011, 11:43 PM
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If you haven't already, try resetting the computer then drive it for I think 70 KMS/43.49 miles and let the computer retest all the sensor, then see what kind of mileage you get.
 
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