Re: [alfa] 164 Poor gas mileage culprits?

[hagen_jason@xxxxxxxxxxx]

1) Driving like a maniac
2) Too low a driving gear.
3) Excessive friction in the system (drivetrain, wheel bearings, dragging brakes)
4) Injectors bad/dirty
5) Timing off.
6) Bad compression/weak engine

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Jason Hagen

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> Karl Robrock wrote: 
> 
> >Hi all, 
> >what factors contribute to poor gas mileage? In my mind, the standard tune up 
> >replaces plugs, maybe wires, air filter, clean out the throttle, change oil, 
> >fuel filter. Bad O2 sensors and clogged cats can contribute to poor gas 
> >mileage, but if your emissions are clean, what else might you suspect? Getting 
> >about 13-16mpg out of the L, and it's never been that bad. A friend claims 
> >10mpg out of his S. Any ideas? 
> > 
> >thanks, 
> >Karl 
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> Clogged fuel injectors? 
> On my former L model I had bad mileage and an uneven running motor in 
> the low rpm range - below 2500 rpm, 
> when I had the injectors cleaned the mileage improved for about 35% and 
> the engine was running smooth even when driven 
> a little above 1000rpm. The O2 sensor first comes to mind but if your 
> emissions are ok that shouldn't be it. 
> 
> Regards, 
> Ales Golob 
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