Mechanical Problems & Technical Chat If you've got a problem you just can't figure out, a noise you can't diagnose, or a check engine light that won't go away, ask about it here!

drop in MPG

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 12-15-2007 | 11:20 AM
zachattack's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
HCF Member
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 40
From:
Default drop in MPG

First off, I have a '99 LX M/T. I used to get 40 MPG highway, but now its running about 32. I was wondering what could cause this. Do I need a new fuel filter? Clean the fuel injectors? The sparkplugs in it are new, same with the air filter. And if I do need a new fuel filter, is there a service manual online that can show me how to do it?
 
  #2  
Old 12-15-2007 | 12:00 PM
ltkenbo's Avatar
HCF Member
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 749
From:
Default RE: drop in MPG

Do you race around a lot?? What mods have you done?
 
  #3  
Old 12-15-2007 | 12:52 PM
zachattack's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
HCF Member
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 40
From:
Default RE: drop in MPG

Don't race, no mods.
 
  #4  
Old 12-15-2007 | 12:55 PM
ugh3012's Avatar
HCF Member
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 146
From:
Default RE: drop in MPG

Is your CEL on?

Changing your fuel filter can help or restore your MPG. Many factors could cause the car to have poor mpg like alignment, poor spark and etc. Give it a basic tune up.
 
  #5  
Old 12-15-2007 | 01:42 PM
RonJ's Avatar
Recognized HCF Member
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 9,453
From: Houston, Texas
Default RE: drop in MPG

Low tire pressure could also contribute to low MPG. Make sure the tires are inflated to ~35 psi.
 
  #6  
Old 12-15-2007 | 01:57 PM
Civic Si 00's Avatar
HCF Member
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,277
From: Southern, Ca
Default RE: drop in MPG

ORIGINAL: RonJ

Low tire pressure could also contribute to low MPG. Make sure the tires are inflated to ~35 psi.
I was about to say that...awesome. You can also change the cap and rotor to get better spark and that will help also
 
  #7  
Old 12-15-2007 | 03:19 PM
windcalmer's Avatar
HCF Member
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 4,509
From:
Default RE: drop in MPG

Have you run Seafoam yet? I would give that a try and see if its still giving you bad MPG.
 
  #8  
Old 12-15-2007 | 04:26 PM
ugh3012's Avatar
HCF Member
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 146
From:
Default RE: drop in MPG

Seafoam? I guess I will google it.
 
  #9  
Old 12-15-2007 | 04:29 PM
zachattack's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
HCF Member
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 40
From:
Default RE: drop in MPG

No the check engine light is not on. I'll check the tires, but they seemed fine since i just recently added air to them.
 
  #10  
Old 12-15-2007 | 04:50 PM
ugh3012's Avatar
HCF Member
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 146
From:
Default RE: drop in MPG

Why dont you tell us what you have done to help with MPG. We will tell you what may need to be done after you list them all.
 


Quick Reply: drop in MPG



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 07:40 AM.