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Old 06-09-10, 05:28 PM
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hi guys i have a 2002 gs300 and it's gas mileage is soooo bad! i currently have 60k miles on it so everyting is basically a virgin, i do not understand why my gas mileage is so bad, i would drive for only 7 miles or so and i can see my gas gauge literally drop very noticeable. and short freeway drives would be worse. i just dont understand, can you guys help me? i always pump 91. and i dont drive harsh either, but i notice when i step on the gas, my car is hesitant to go there is a little lag where the front suspension would squat up and then go. thanks.
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Check your air filter if its dirty replace it, clean throttle body/maf, ecu reset(unplug battery then plug back in), try running a bottle of techron through your tank to clean the injectors...Lastly I highly doubt your spatk plugs need to be changed, but that could be another option.
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do you think its my 02 sensor too? im just thinking the two 02 sensor hooked onto the exhaust pipe is faulty? i dont think the ones on my manifold is bad tho, but again no CEL light came on. my car is just drinking gas down like beer right now. ugh.
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60k, change the sparkplugs, air filter, oil change, trans fluid, diff fluid, preventative maintenance is always good. Clean out the throttle body, maf sensor, etc.
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oh alright, ill check that, i just had my transmission oil change at about 48k ish. i do notice my car shifts a little harsh at i think is 3rd gear, its not smooth as it should be
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anymore guys?
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catalytic converter?? because i know i need to get mine replaced and my car eats gas like no other.. that and its a gs4. but it should have way better gas mileage than it does! and also.. when i got an inspection, the guy said my gas cap wasnt tight enough
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