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Old 07-15-2005, 08:08 AM
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What went wrong???

I have a strange problem which I can't figure out. My last three tankfulls resulted in 1: 39.5MPG 2: 40.7MPG 3: 44.7MPG.
I usually get good mileage, 34-37MPG range but this is too good, afraid to burn a piston. There are no missfires, plenty of power, and engine smooth as silk.

This is a 99CL 2.3 with 5speed. 25K miles on the engine. The temp has been 100+ here and altitude between 4500Ft and as high as 9000Ft.

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Old 07-15-2005, 08:52 AM
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how many miles do you get on a tank of gas
Old 07-15-2005, 11:21 AM
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i believe the odometer runs off the speedometer. so if your speedometer is inaccurate, so will your odometer. new, smaller tires maybe?
Old 07-15-2005, 05:28 PM
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SNL: I frequently travel 500mi before having to fill up on a trip.tho I don't like to drive below a quarter tank.

P Man: Stock tires everything is stock. I was only driving at 60 to 65MPH trying to take it easy but this is almost too good.

Don't know it it makes a difference but it is an early 99 with the analog speedo.
Old 07-15-2005, 05:43 PM
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500 miles?! Im barely make 350 before having to fill up. (97 2.2 5 spd)
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dammmmnnn. i wouldnt be mad
Old 07-15-2005, 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by KLepTo
500 miles?! Im barely make 350 before having to fill up. (97 2.2 5 spd)
Hhaaha same here.

"dude i have a problem, my gf gives me too much head.."
Not something to complain about....
Old 07-15-2005, 07:11 PM
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wow i have the exact same car as you and you get 500miles to a tank!!!! i get 400miles to my tank..... maybe you gotta teach me how to shift like you
Old 07-15-2005, 07:27 PM
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Old 07-15-2005, 09:59 PM
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lol you crack me up
Old 07-15-2005, 10:06 PM
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Old 07-15-2005, 10:12 PM
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i wish i could make 300 . . .i bearly make 260 . . . .97 CL 3.0
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i make 300-325.. 500? do you ever press on the gas pedal
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"Granny shifting when you should be double clutching... OOOOOOOOH"
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Originally Posted by Time For Sleeep
"Granny shifting when you should be double clutching... OOOOOOOOH"

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH,

"monicaaaaa nooooo"
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