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by annie_vernon
Wed Jan 20, 2010 9:56 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: loss of gas mileage
Replies: 19
Views: 8751

Re: loss of gas mileage (keithvibe)

ok great. i have an auto. this is what i know was changed. the trans fluid was done at 70,000 and brakes were done and then, i had them resurfaced in september. i want to do some of the easier stuff myself. the purple stuff, in the reservoir near the front, (i sound like a doof) anti freeze? that wa...
by annie_vernon
Wed Jan 20, 2010 9:36 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: loss of gas mileage
Replies: 19
Views: 8751

Re: loss of gas mileage (keithvibe)

hey thanks thats a huge help. this is a lot to ask i know, but could you give me a prioritized list of things i need to get done as i hit 100,000 miles? this is my only car, and im on a very fixed income(i work at a non-profit) and i would hate to eff up my lovely car. i know general stuff but...
by annie_vernon
Wed Jan 20, 2010 9:23 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: loss of gas mileage
Replies: 19
Views: 8751

Re: loss of gas mileage (annie_vernon)

oh and i start it and go. no idle. and no fuel injector cleaner has been used. what is that? is it beneficial?
by annie_vernon
Wed Jan 20, 2010 9:22 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: loss of gas mileage
Replies: 19
Views: 8751

Re: loss of gas mileage (star_deceiver)

i do (sometimes) drive like a bat outta hell but not on short trips. i have all season tires. theres no snow on the roads here. i have less than 100,000 on the car, i bought it used in may. this has just started happening. whats a maf? will check tire pressure. the air filter was changed about 5,000...
by annie_vernon
Wed Jan 20, 2010 9:10 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: loss of gas mileage
Replies: 19
Views: 8751

loss of gas mileage

i have a 2003 pontiac vibe and its been great. i have kept up on the oil changes and regular maintenance. but sometimes (particularly, now) i have had a down turn in the amount of gas i have been able to get per gallon. specifically, half a tank, its at about 150 miles, which is way below average. w...