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Richard wrote:
> "TOM KAN PA" > wrote in message > ... > >>I just read a post and several replies about poor gas mileage in a Neon. >>I have a '01 PT Cruiser with 30,000 miles on it. I just did the >>"recommended >>30,000 miles spark plug replacement". >>I still feel lucky if once in 50 fill ups I get 17 mpg. >>4 cylinder, auto, sticker rated at 22/27 mpg. >>Bull****!!! I never came close to achieving these mile per gallons. > > > > You must be doing something wrong. I too have an 01 automatic Limited; use > 5W-20 Mobil 1, pump the tires to 36 and always get at least 17.5 mpg. > Sometimes on the interstate, in warm weather, with a tail wind and a slight > decline, I can manage 22.5. My 3.8 04 mini-van does better. I think Chrysler > left off the good parts. > > Richard. I'm thinkng more along the lines of something wrong with the vehicle - like a bad O2 sensor, throttle body needs cleaning, or something. I've seen mpg discussions on various car forums in which everyone's getting reasonable numbers, but there's always a couple of credible people claiming that they get much lower with reasonable highway driving in essentially the same vehicle - for example, on the 300M forum, most people will say they get low, mid, or high 20's in normal (i.e., non-spirited) driving, but there's always a few who get 16 or 17. I've gotta think something's not right with the engine controls - usually something simple - once you know what it is. Bill Putney (To reply by e-mail, replace the last letter of the alphabet in my adddress with the letter 'x') ----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Uncensored-Secure Usenet News==---- http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! >100,000 Newsgroups ---= East/West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =--- |
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