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Mach1 EH 08-31-2005 07:46 PM

Gas mileage is poor
 
I dunno why but the gas mileage on my 3.8L is pretty piss poor for the last month.
I am only getting around 340ish a tank.
With the price of gas now, I need to figure this out.
Suggestions?
Outside of the obvious of the heavy foot... :chacha:

03GreyMach1 08-31-2005 08:33 PM

Drive the MACH1!

Mine gets better mileage then that!



Originally Posted by Mach1 EH
I dunno why but the gas mileage on my 3.8L is pretty piss poor for the last month.
I am only getting around 340ish a tank.
With the price of gas now, I need to figure this out.
Suggestions?
Outside of the obvious of the heavy foot... :chacha:


gfong 08-31-2005 08:37 PM


Originally Posted by Mach1 EH
I dunno why but the gas mileage on my 3.8L is pretty piss poor for the last month.
I am only getting around 340ish a tank.
With the price of gas now, I need to figure this out.
Suggestions?
Outside of the obvious of the heavy foot... :chacha:

I know your talking about your 6 cyl and not the MAch but my Mach has done the same and I think it is the humidty. Car feels laggy and poor gas mileage also.

The other morning it was brisk out and started the ole beast and it came to life and loved the cool air. You could tell it wanted to go. That morning it felt better drivability and I would assume gas mileage was better.

Your six is not slouch and have you noticed it feels like draging its butt around town also lately except on the cool days/nights. I do realize that the n/a engines love the cool air and it has been rather high in humidty and air density.

Good luck.

edit:3 Machs in a row, maybe we should have a convention. lol:) Hi Ray, Hi Walter! :tup

ZR 5.0 08-31-2005 09:13 PM

Start with checking the basics........
-plugs
-fuel filter
-air filter
-tire inflation
-are you driving it too hard
-run a can of SeaFoam through it

Mach1 EH 09-01-2005 06:22 AM

Thanks for the answers.


Originally Posted by ZR 5.0
Start with checking the basics........
-plugs <-debating on new plugs, only has 48k kms tho
-fuel filter <- perhaps
-air filter <- K&N is good!
-tire inflation <- good
-are you driving it too hard <- uh occasionally :biggrin:
-run a can of SeaFoam through it. Not sure what this is


Originally Posted by gfong
3 Machs in a row, maybe we should have a convention. lol

hehe, uh sure. :tup

Sue & I are talking about having an "end of summer' party & part house warming.
I'd love to have the driveway filled with Mustangs. Man, that would be an awesome pic. 3 or more Machs? WOOHOO :chacha:

Stang6589 09-01-2005 08:01 AM

I would check the the O2 sensor. Also check some vaccum lines for leaks.
Is it Stick or Auto? If it is Auto is the car going into O/D???

funford 09-02-2005 01:17 AM

re
 
since gas prices have risen I noticed by keeping my foot off the throttle on my daily driver increased fuel mileage alot, you are gonna have to learn to let the car accelarate on its own, don't stomp on the throttle even when your getting onto the highways. Drive like a old lady you will see a big increase.




Originally Posted by Mach1 EH
I dunno why but the gas mileage on my 3.8L is pretty piss poor for the last month.
I am only getting around 340ish a tank.
With the price of gas now, I need to figure this out.
Suggestions?
Outside of the obvious of the heavy foot... :chacha:


Old School 09-02-2005 07:04 AM

Sell it and buy a NEON :laughhard


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