2nd Generation Specific 1986-1992 Discussion

Gas Gos Like Water

Old Feb 3, 2004 | 01:46 PM
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i have a 89 gtu. when i full my gas tank up the frest half is gone in like 50miles. i get about 160 after that. i know i dont have a hole in the tank. does anyone know y that is?
Old Feb 3, 2004 | 02:10 PM
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210 miles to the tank...you prolly fill up around 1/4 left so... 210 for 3/4 of the tank...16 gallon tank



makes sense







if you had a hole in your tank you would know...why would you think that
Old Feb 3, 2004 | 02:11 PM
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what can we say Rx7s get shitty gas milage
Old Feb 3, 2004 | 07:21 PM
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The gauge on the stock cluster is not that accurate. As an example, I've driven three different n/a S4's and all three have had different tendencies with the fuel level on the gauge. Personally, I prefer the quicker at first then slower near the bottom, it allows you to put off filling up longer



Find out you mpg and then we'll see if there's a problem.



Other ideas?

Leaking injectors, heavy foot, clogged cat, etc.
Old Feb 3, 2004 | 08:23 PM
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yeah you need to figure out the mpg, the guage isnt accurate enough
Old Feb 3, 2004 | 08:24 PM
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about 11 mpg does that sound right ?
Old Feb 3, 2004 | 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by rx7kid2gtt' date='Feb 3 2004, 06:24 PM
about 11 mpg does that sound right ?
nope it should be more like 18-20, look at changing your 02 sensor
Old Feb 3, 2004 | 08:37 PM
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02 sensor is where its at! *slaps j9 on the butt* good game!



Old Feb 3, 2004 | 08:41 PM
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water is more expensive than gas..... a 20oz bottle of water is a dollar, go figure....
Old Feb 3, 2004 | 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by FikseRxSeven' date='Feb 3 2004, 06:41 PM
water is more expensive than gas..... a 20oz bottle of water is a dollar, go figure....
So true

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