I would start with dropping the supreme and start running 87 octane.......it
may not seem to get better mileage off of the first few tanks, but it will
improve after a couple of tanks. Fuel costs too much as it is, why give the
extra $$$$ away.
Rick Glass
'99 SF 98k Flowmasters Kirk'd
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steven W. Riggins" <mailinglists@geeksrus.com>
To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, July 04, 2006 10:57 PM
Subject: [Shotimes] Poor mileage
> Hi again. Thanks for all of your input last time :)
>
> My 97 has been seeing lower and lower milage, esp in the city. Since I
> just got the wheel bearing fixed (which has removed all sounds I was
> hearing as well as showing the same temps on the rear discs for 5 days
> now), my in-city mileage has been a paulry 14.6-15.5 mpg.
>
> My cams are not fixed yet, but I don't know if any slippage could occur
> and still have the car run at all :) I don't notice any rough running,
> etc.
>
> There have been times where I've noticed a very rich fuel odor after
> idling in the garage when I arrive, or leave. more so when its cold
> (outside and engine cold)
>
> I had the fuel filter changed a couple of months ago. I run Chevron
> supreme and mobil 1 10-30.
>
> What are some of the leading causes? I know I never got over 18-19 when
> she was new, but 15 is kinda lame :)
>
> Steve
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