Gas problems!
#1
Gas problems!
Okay. as many users stated they are getting bad MPG's, so am i! About 11!!!!!
My car was tuned up last year as well as a radiator flush in december 2006.
(was not in my possesion at that time). Well i was wondering what would be good to do to see if i can get better gas mileage? I do drive like a bat out of hell, but still i should get a little better than 11 MPG's. My 4X4 has NEVER had any service on it, but i've never had any problems with it.
Also, if i get out of my car right after i turn it off, it kinda smells like gas, not too bad, just a little bit more than i can really tell off of other big suv's. Could i have a leak or something?
And on a final note, my fuel gauge sucks! it will tell me i have less than a 1/4 tank left, then boost up to half a tank, once i start moving......
Thanks!
My car was tuned up last year as well as a radiator flush in december 2006.
(was not in my possesion at that time). Well i was wondering what would be good to do to see if i can get better gas mileage? I do drive like a bat out of hell, but still i should get a little better than 11 MPG's. My 4X4 has NEVER had any service on it, but i've never had any problems with it.
Also, if i get out of my car right after i turn it off, it kinda smells like gas, not too bad, just a little bit more than i can really tell off of other big suv's. Could i have a leak or something?
And on a final note, my fuel gauge sucks! it will tell me i have less than a 1/4 tank left, then boost up to half a tank, once i start moving......
Thanks!
#2
RE: Gas problems!
my fuel gauge is the same n i have a bad leak anything over half way pours out..maybe air in the tank does it
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#3
RE: Gas problems!
Rastaskater, it would make helping easier if we knew what you drive. Putting your vehicle information into your signature will always help.
#4
RE: Gas problems!
i drive a 95, 4x4 LT Blazer oh yeah and its black lol
It has 214xxx on it, 70,000 on a rebuilt tranny and engine. Thanks alot guys...
Anyone know of any problems that sounds like or resolutions?
#5
RE: Gas problems!
It is possibly a bad seal on your fuel pump that is letting fumes get out!! I would check also the gas cap first then it would be drop the tank and replace the seal around the fuel pump also check the hoses for cracking and spliting!!
#6
RE: Gas problems!
After that, if there's been a lot of miles put on it since the tune up, do another one.
Plugs might have been over looked because of that evil #3.
It might be the fuel spider/pressure regulator... I think your year had CPI... I can't remember for sure.
Also, driving like a bat out of hell in a 4x4 SUV in winter = bad gas mileage...
Cold weather uses more fuel.
Plugs might have been over looked because of that evil #3.
It might be the fuel spider/pressure regulator... I think your year had CPI... I can't remember for sure.
Also, driving like a bat out of hell in a 4x4 SUV in winter = bad gas mileage...
Cold weather uses more fuel.
#7
RE: Gas problems!
Also any deviation from any factory tire size or upgrade would impact mpg's as well unless you correct it with a tuner but a few things to do would be check your cat, o2 sensors and also pull the plugs and re-check there gap and condition!!
#8
RE: Gas problems!
Okay tune up first, then ill go from there.
#9
RE: Gas problems!
also. i just noticed when i first turn my car on, i can be driving for a few minutes, and the temp stays at 100 then finally near about five minutes of driving it will go to 200 where its supposed to be. New thermostat ftw?
#10
RE: Gas problems!
Have you had a compression test done? Mine cost me like $90 to get done. But I was having a noticable loss of power also....