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gas mileage - 4/27/2008 10:19:17 PM
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gabe650
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hey guys,
i just signed up today, awsome website. i just got one question my '05 camry isn't getting the right gas mileage. it's supposed to get 24/city and 28/freeway but im getting about 21 average. anyone have any ideas why?
P.S. i havent added any mods.....yet.
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RE: gas mileage - 4/28/2008 9:57:19 AM
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toyomoho
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What engine?
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RE: gas mileage - 4/29/2008 8:35:29 PM
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gabe650
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3.0L 1MZ-FE WT-i V6
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RE: gas mileage - 4/30/2008 7:34:51 AM
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sestivers
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Please don't take this the wrong way, but people who infer that they're going to mod their cars often drive in a manner that uses more fuel... combine that with a V6 engine and you're bound to get poor fuel efficiency. Sorry for the stereotype, but driving habits are the most likely and have the largest effect on fuel consumption.
Case-in-point: Ever browse a car "enthusiast" magazine (Car and Driver, Motor Trend, etc)? Their tests usually show 3-5 mpg less than a Consumer Reports test of the same vehicle. It's because the C&D testers drive the vehicles more aggressively than the CR testers.
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RE: gas mileage - 5/1/2008 8:17:26 AM
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94camguy
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Is it a new vehicle? There are many little things that can decrease gas milage on a car that you might nt even think of. If your tires arent inflated properly, you can even lose milage there. I'd say check and make sure everything is optimal; tires, make sure theres no leak in the exhaust (usually a dried out gasket within a flange), air intake is clean, oil life is good, overall a tune up.
I know how it is wanting to mod it out, but with gas prices these days, we gotta watch that too. The cars aint the only ones hitting high numbers huh?
< Message edited by 94camguy -- 5/1/2008 8:19:13 AM >
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