Poor Gas mileage please help - Four Wheeler Forums at Four Wheeler Magazine Four Wheeler

Poor Gas mileage please help

  
User Name:
Password:
Join FREE Now!
Forgot Password?
Forgot User Name?
Remember Me
Get Adobe Flash player
Home | Active Posts | Search | Register | Terms | FAQs
Rss
Item Posts    Sort Order

Poor Gas mileage please help

 
Windowjamber Windowjamber
New User | Posts: 8 | Joined: 02/04
Posted: 03/01/04
05:08 PM

I have a 94 GMC Extcab 350 TBI.. and it get very poor mileage..Please if you have any idea's to help get the mileage beter plaese fill me in..

Windowjamber  

 
xtant12 xtant12
New User | Posts: 32 | Joined: 12/03
Posted: 03/01/04
09:13 PM

theres a few possibles


 a bad 02 senor maybe


timing could be off or plugs and wires


dirty injectors in the throttle body             PROLLY


or just your foot is too heavy


there the ones i can think of right now


good luck

 

 
quyonmob quyonmob
Enthusiast | Posts: 438 | Joined: 08/03
Posted: 03/01/04
11:44 PM

Are you running the stock tire size?


How many miles on the engine?


Any mods? (as simple as an aftermarket air cleaner)


When was the last time tranny and diff fluids were changed?


PCV valve ok? Air filter clean?


When was the last time the fuel filter was changed? 


Fuel injectors spraying mist or dripping fuel?


check engine light ever come on?


What are you actually getting for gas mileage? (an actual MPG number)


I have a 92 k1500 with 130,000mi on it, several bolt on engine mods on the original 5.0L, 235/8516 tires, and my MPG ranges from 16-25 on regualr fuel depending type of driving and outside temp. I get about 12mpg towing my s15 (the bummer) on premium.


 

 

 
Windowjamber Windowjamber
New User | Posts: 8 | Joined: 02/04
Posted: 03/02/04
08:34 PM

Thanks for the heads up man.. I'll look into all of that some i have already  but you listed a few i did not think of  

 
MR4SPEED MR4SPEED
New User | Posts: 47 | Joined: 02/04
Posted: 03/07/04
04:04 PM

Besides a basic tune up I would suggest some fuel injector cleaner ( you know, that stuff in a bottle that you add to your gas tank) you'd be suprised at the difference you'll experience from a bottle or two of this swill.  If this doesn't help you should buy a bicycle.

Beer, it's what's for dinner.

 

 

Ford Explorer Research
Ford Explorer Car and Truck pricing can be complicated and sometimes confusing. As an authority on car buying needs we provide information about new cars, such as the Ford Explorer and all the features it comes with. The Explorer has a $1,000.00 cash rebate, which will help you save money on your next new car purchase. It comes with comparable warranty coverage to other vehicles in its class. Also check out the Nissan Xterra and the Dodge Durango.