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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 12:00 PM
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07 tl-type S 59k miles
seem like it drinking too much gas. question is should i replace spark plugs, gas filter, or what.
what is the maintenance for this car at this mileage? Thanks
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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 12:01 PM
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and what kind of spark plug does it takes also the gas filter,
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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 12:10 PM
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Kris, your jumping the gun here, what are your MPG at this time? Also your plugs do not need to be changed until your 105k service. Check your air filter, also are you using premium fuel? Any CELs? Also your MID will be reminding you to do Service type "B", which includes oil change, air filter, cabin filter and a few odd and end checks of the car.

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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 12:18 PM
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+1 also, what is your driving style as well as environment?

People in stop and go traffic see low MPG, it's the constant stopping, sitting and having to constantly accelerate that kills the MPG.

Can you tell us your average MPH according to your MID?
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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 01:30 PM
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You do have a 3.5 liter v6, they don't get great mileage in city environments at all. If you're doing mostly city driving, don't be surprised with like 15MPG. If you're pushing the pedal more than 1/2 of the way to the floor most of the time, don't be surprised with an average of 20 on the freeway.
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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 02:08 PM
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Something tells me that this is going to become another avg mpg sharing thread with a small chance of argument over mid accuracy...
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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 02:20 PM
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Check your air filter and cabin air filter! Everyone drives differently so you can't rely 100% on your mileage to tell you when you need to change out something.
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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 02:27 PM
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I don't see cabin filters interfering with gas mileage...
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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 02:30 PM
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I'm in West Virginia, used to get about 17-18 now 14-15. not too aggressive since i moved here from Orange county NY. thanks everyone for your input
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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Undying Dreams
I don't see cabin filters interfering with gas mileage...
True, lets the AC work more effectively tho. My AC barely blowed, felt clogged. After changing out the dirty one, it was like blowing like new.
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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 04:49 PM
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I got 17 mpg/city stock, and about 15-16 in the winter time.

Its up to 19 right now with my current mods.
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Old Mar 24, 2013 | 01:18 AM
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i get around 16-17 around town when its cold out like 30 - 40 degrees 18-19 when its warmer average around 20-22 combined city/highway
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Old Mar 24, 2013 | 11:18 AM
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no one has said tire psi yet 0.0 my mid dropped 3 mpg in the winter when my tires went cold. regardless i live in ny so im used to shyt mpg.
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