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by Randal5579
Mon Mar 17, 2008 9:40 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Fuel mileage drop with no apparent cause
Replies: 12
Views: 2667

I have taken 2 trips the last 2 weekends and my mileage has improved quite a bit.Both weekends were warmer weather, and I got almost 29 mpg the 1st weekend, and almost 31 this last weekend.I haven't changed anything other than the items that I had mentioned before.Maybe the weather is a major culpri...
by Randal5579
Sun Mar 09, 2008 11:44 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Fuel mileage drop with no apparent cause
Replies: 12
Views: 2667

I appreciate everyone's input.On a trip over the weekend my mileage was better, still not where it was, but better.The weather was a little bit warmer too, so that may very well be part of the problem.I changed my oil about 1,500 miles ago, and the car only has 13,000 miles on it for a 2006.It's jus...
by Randal5579
Thu Mar 06, 2008 1:58 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Fuel mileage drop with no apparent cause
Replies: 12
Views: 2667

Fuel mileage drop with no apparent cause

I used to get 300+ miles to a tank of fuel on my 2006 Vibe automatic, which averaged about 30 mpg.In the last few months my mileage has dropped considerably to about 250-260 miles per tank.I've changed my air filter, checked tire pressure, driving habits are the same, no warning lights have ever gon...
by Randal5579
Mon May 07, 2007 4:30 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Choosing a trailer hitch...
Replies: 5
Views: 1935

Choosing a trailer hitch...

I'm looking through the various trailer hitches available for my 2006 Vibe, and can't tell any discernable difference.Can anyone with some hitch experience tell me what to look for, etc?I've looked at the Hidden Hitch brand, and some others. The only thing I'm using it for is my bike rack, no towing...