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Old Feb 2, 2001 | 08:30 AM
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bad gas mileage

I need help I own a 1987 firebird with a 2.8 MPFI. I'm only getting 14 mpg and use to get about 25 I don't know what the problem is my ECM has a code 54 and that is low voltage to the fuel pump but I don't think that is causing my problem. Any help would be appreciated.

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1987 Firebird 2.8 more show than go. Still turns over 10' tires though.
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Old Feb 2, 2001 | 10:57 AM
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Code 54: Fuel pump foltage low efi/tpi and sfi

does that help

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Old Feb 2, 2001 | 12:41 PM
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I know what code 54 is but is that causing my bad fuel mileage
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Old Feb 4, 2001 | 12:01 PM
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If the fuel pump voltage is in fact low, the atomization pattern of the injectors deterioriates as pressure decreases, which may cause poor fuel economy.

Tim
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